Lafayette Escadrille
Use attributes for filter ! | |
Founded | 1916 |
---|---|
Allegiance | France |
Type of business | Fighter Squadron |
Branch | Aéronautique Militaire |
Aeronautics | |
Engagement | World War I |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 890627 |
About Lafayette Escadrille
The La Fayette Escadrille was a U. S. unit constituted in 1916 under French command, made up of volunteers who came forward to fight for France during World War I. The escadrille of the Aéronautique Militaire was composed largely of American volunteer pilots flying fighters.