Born in Crépy-en-Laonnais, Émile Dewoitine entered the aviation industry by working at Latécoère during World War I. In 1920, he founded his own company, but facing little success at home, went to Switzerland where his Dewoitine D.27 fighter was accepted for operational service. In 1931, Dewoitine went back to France and founded Société Aéronautique Française - Avions Dewoitine.
Born in Crépy-en-Laonnais, Émile Dewoitine entered the aviation sector by working at Latécoère during World War I. In 1920, he established his own firm, but facing limited success domestically, relocated to Switzerland where his Dewoitine D.27 fighter was adopted for operational use. In 1931, Dewoitine returned to France and founded Société Aéronautique Française - Avions Dewoitine.