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

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

A two-part documentary that shares the service and sacrifice of the young Americans who volunteered in a time of global crisis to defend the principles of liberty and democracy, and chronicles the toll paid by America’s first combat aviators.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

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

First Air Date

November 7, 2021

Last Air Date

November 14, 2021

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

PBS

S01E02

Death for France

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.

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