The Lafayette Escadrille: A Photo History of the First American Fighter Squadron

by Steven A. Ruffin

Book Overview

The Lafayette Escadrille was an all-volunteer squadron of Americans who flew for France during World War I. One hundred years later, it is still arguably the best-known fighter squadron ever to take to the skies. In this work the entire history of these gallant volunteers--who named themselves after the Marquis Lafayette, who came to America's aid during its Revolution--is laid out in both text and pictorial form. his work not only tells the fascinating...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612003508
• ISBN13: 9781612003504
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Casemate
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.2" x 10.1"