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The Lafayette Escadrille was a squadron of American pilots who flew for the French air force before the US entered WW1. The name came from the Frenchman, Lafayette, who came to the aid of America and fought in the American Revolution.
During WW2, the Flying Tigers was formed in a similar manner to allow Americans to fight for China against the Japanese before the US entered the war.
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What was the most famous volunteer air squadron of ww.1?
Lafeyette Escadrille
What part did Lafayette play in the war?
What part did Lafayette play in the war
French military aide of the revolution?
Baron von Steuben is one aid the other is Marquis de Lafayette
What part did Marquis de Lafayette have in the Valley Forge?
Lafayette was a very important commander of troops, and aided General Washington. He donated muskets and clothing to the other soldiers in the war. He backed up General Washington when he was threatened to be replaced as General. Lafayette was known as the "soldiers' friend".
Who was the French noble at Valley Forge?
Marquis De Lafayette
Why did Blaine Rawlings join the French 'Lafayette Escadrille'?
Why did Blaine Rawlings join the French 'Lafayette Escadrille'?
Who was the Lafayette Escadrille named after?
jean lagetyeuisy
What are the release dates for Lafayette Escadrille - 1958?
Lafayette Escadrille - 1958 was released on: USA: March 1958 Finland: 5 September 1958 Sweden: 27 July 1959
Who were the first African American combat pilots?
The first was Eugene Bullard, a black American who flew with Escadrille Lafayette in WW1
Have there ever been U.S. soldiers assigned to the French military?
Check out the famous "Escadrille Lafayette" in WWI, (US aviators served in French uniform flying French airplanes)
What is named after Marquis De Lafayette?
The French Frigate F710. The SS Normandie was going to be renamed the USS Lafayette but was destroyed before it was refitted. Fayetteville, North Carolina. (Plus many others scattered across the US). Lafayette College in Pennstlvania. The Lafayette Escadrille. There is a Lafayette Park in Washington DC, San Francisco, Detroit, Los Angeles and St. Louis. There are streets in many US cities. There was once an American automobile named after him.
What are the ratings and certificates for Escalier C - 1985?
Lafayette Escadrille - 1958 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:S Sweden:15
What was the unit formed by American pilots who volunteered to fight for France called?
Lafayette Squadron The Lafayette Escadrille was a unit of the French Air Force during WWI that was composed largely of American pilots. Click on the link to our friends at Wikipedia and pick up a few facts about this tough group of freedom fighters.
Who plays the main character in flyboys?
The main character in "Flyboys" is played by James Franco. He portrays the character of Blaine Rawlings, a young American who joins the Lafayette Escadrille to become a fighter pilot during World War I.
What was the most famous volunteer air squadron of ww.1?
Lafeyette Escadrille
Where is the St. Louis Escadrille Eaa Chapter 1394 in Fenton Missouri located?
The address of the St Louis Escadrille Eaa Chapter 1394 is: 1837 San Luis Rey Pkwy, Fenton, MO 63026-3235
Where is the Lafayette Museum Association Inc in Lafayette Louisiana located?
The address of the Lafayette Museum Association Inc is: 1122 Lafayette St, Lafayette, LA 70501-6838
