Sous Lieutenant Fernand Henri Chavannes (1897-1985) was a French World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
The letters "M" and "C", representing their last names, were intertwined in paint on the side of its fuselage.
Légion d'Honneur citation[1] "First class pursuit pilot, courageous and with accomplished skill.
He reported his fourth victory by attacking an enemy two-seater and forcing it to land behind our lines."
Médaille Militaire citation, 13 April 1918[1] This biographical article related to the French military is a stub.