Claire Roman (born Claire-Henrietta Emilia Chambaud, 25 March 1906 – 8 August 1941[1]) was a French aviator.
During World War II Roman served in the French Air Force and was captured by the Germans.
She was sent to England at the age of 16 to learn the English language, and on her return to France studied philosophy at Sorbonne University.
The following year she competed in the inaugural Hélène Boucher Cup, flying a SFCA Maillet 20, finishing second behind Maryse Hilsz and ahead of Yvonne Jourjon in third place.
[3] At the outbreak of World War II, Roman volunteered to join the French Air Force.