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

"A fresh look at the 38 Americans in the Escadrille Américaine . . . a finely-researched, well-written and well-illustrated book. It is recommended highly" (Over the Front).

The Lafayette Escadrille was an all-volunteer squadron of Americans who flew for France during World War I, 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 de Lafayette, who came to America's aid dur...