Lafayette Escadrille

noun

a contingent of American aviators who in 1916 served as volunteers (Escadrille Américaine ) in the French air force and in 1918 became the 103rd Pursuit Squadron of the U.S. Army.

Origin of Lafayette Escadrille

<French Escadrille Lafayette literally, Lafayette wing, officially Escadrille No. 124 of the French Army's Service aéronautique

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In 1916, after much excellent service over the lines, he became a member of the Lafayette Escadrille.
The Romance of Aircraft | Lawrence Yard Smith
Just now I have come to tell you that you are to rejoin your comrades at the Lafayette Escadrille for a time.
Air Service Boys Over The Rhine | Charles Amory Beach
It carried many an American chap to fame in the Lafayette Escadrille.
The Romance of Aircraft | Lawrence Yard Smith
In what direction lay the encampment of the Lafayette Escadrille?
Don Hale with the Flying Squadron | W. Crispin Sheppard
Great was the delight of the whole Lafayette Escadrille when this confidential news was passed about.
Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines | Charles Amory Beach

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