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jan 5, 1916 - Lafayette Escadrille is Formed

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A U.S. unit constituted in 1916, under French command, made up of volunteers came forward to fight for France during World War I. The escadrille of the AƩronautique Militaire, was composed largely of American volunteer pilots flying fighters.

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jan 5, 1916
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~ 110 years ago