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The pursuit or battle squadrons—the escadrilles de chasse—are composed of small and very fast planes, such as the Spad and Nieuport.

From Italy at War and the Allies in the West by Powell, E. Alexander (Edward Alexander)

The eight escadrilles of fighting machines form a rather interesting colony.

From Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun by McConnell, James R. (James Rogers)

But these airplanes, while doing this special work, must be protected by patrolling escadrilles.

From Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air by Sill, Louise Morgan

But the methodical Germans, without delay, supplied their constructors with definite types of machines in order to make their escadrilles harmonious.

From Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air by Sill, Louise Morgan

As at the battle of the Somme, so at the battle of the Aisne our aërial escadrilles were in close touch with the general staff and the other arms of the service.

From Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air by Sill, Louise Morgan