Andr Julien Chainat was a French World War I flying ace, with the rank of Adjutant in the 6eme Regiment d'Artillerie, Escadrille 4, Escadrille 23, Escadrille 38, and Escadrille No. 3.
Twelve days after that, he was assigned to Escadrille 23; he was later transferred on to Escadrille 38 on 1 November 1915. Chainat was wounded once during this victory string, on 19 June, which he overcame; his second wounding, on 7 September 1916, removed him from combat. On 10 October, he was promoted to Adjutant. 
