The Valiant 38: The Lafayette Escadrille of World War One (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780945568933)

THE LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE was a World War One flying squadron unlike any other. Although part of the French Air Force, it was composed almost entirely of volunteer pilots from the United States.

The Americans in the Escadrille were eager to fly for France, but most had no idea what they were getting themselves into. Air combat in the Great War was extremely dangerous, uncomfortable and punctuated with moments of sheer terror.

There is widespread confusion between the squadron and what is referred to as the "Lafayette Flying Corps." The latter was the unofficial term used to describe all 269 Americans who flew for France during World War One. But of these, only 38 served in the Lafayette Escadrille.

Author: David B. McCoy
ISBN-10: 0945568932
ISBN-13: 9780945568933
Publisher: Spare Chane Press
Language: English
Published: 09/26/2025
Pages: 110
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.23d