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The Lafayette Escadrille: The American Volunteers Who Flew For France in World War One

Episode 2

Season 1 Episode 102 | 53m 54s

The Escadrille is sent as escorts on an ambitious bombing scoring victories over German aircraft in the mission’s dogfights, but tragically losing one of the founders of the squadron in a crash as he lands in the dark. The disillusioned squadron is still trying to become an effective fighting force as they move from base to base up and down the Western Front.

Aired: 04/05/22
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Watch • 56:37
The Lafayette Escadrille: The American Volunteers Who Flew For France in World War One
Episode 1
Follow the activities of several future members of the Lafayette Escadrille in 1914.
Episode: S1 E101 | 56:37
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Watch • 56:37
The Lafayette Escadrille: The American Volunteers Who Flew For France in World War One
Episode 1
Follow the activities of several future members of the Lafayette Escadrille in 1914.
Episode: S1 E101 | 56:37