Lafayette Escadrille

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lafayette Escadrille¹

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

Example Sentences

In 1916, after much excellent service over the lines, he became a member of the Lafayette Escadrille.

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Just now I have come to tell you that you are to rejoin your comrades at the Lafayette Escadrille for a time.

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It carried many an American chap to fame in the Lafayette Escadrille.

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In what direction lay the encampment of the Lafayette Escadrille?

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Great was the delight of the whole Lafayette Escadrille when this confidential news was passed about.

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