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apr 1, 1916 - The Escadrille Americaine, later the Lafayette Escadrille, is Formed

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This French Army flying unit is composed mostly of American volunteers. Thirty-eight Americans serve in the Lafayette Escadrille and are credited with 57 victories.

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apr 1, 1916
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~ 109 years ago