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The La Fayette Escadrille (French: Escadrille de La Fayette) was the name of the French Air Force unit escadrille N 124 during the First World War (1914–1918). This escadrille of the Aéronautique Militaire was composed largely of American volunteer pilots flying fighters.
Apr 29, 2020 · THE LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE was a First World War flying squadron unlike any other. Although part of the French Aéronautique Militaire, it was composed almost entirely of volunteer pilots from the United States. It formed in April of 1916 – a full year before America’s entry into the war – and continued to operate over the next 22 months.
The Lafayette Escadrille was a French Air Service fighter squadron formed of American volunteers and commanded by French officers. It served from 20 April 1916 to 18 February 1918.
Aug 1, 2014 · The Lafayette Escadrille fought in many of the big campaigns during the war, performing reconnaissance missions, balloon-busting, and fighting for control of the skies. “It was the origin of what we today call air dominance,” Moseley said, and the mission was a crucial one for the Allied forces.
Lafayette Escadrille: Directed by William A. Wellman. With Tab Hunter, Etchika Choureau, Marcel Dalio, David Janssen. American youth and flying ace flies for France in World War I, meets and loves a French girl and a prostitute.
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- Drama, Romance, War
- William A. Wellman
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Nov 29, 2016 · Quick facts about the Lafayette Escadrille from August 24, 1916 – September 9, 1917: During these 382 days, the squadron only had 271 days of flights. Of these days, they spotted enemy planes on 138 days, and of those, there were 53 days in which guns jammed at least once.
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During its illustrious history with the French Aviation Service, the Escadrille Lafayette had served on practically every battle front in France, had downed 57 enemy aircraft and had nine of its pilots killed.
