Lafayette and Cigognes Squadrons Airfield WWI pilots
Details:
Outside the Conde-en-Barrois airfield's fence.
Marker
A small vertical dark wood pillar set on a gravel base with a plaque on top bearing a white inscription commemorating the "Lafayette" and "Cigognes" (Stork) squadrons that were based there during WWI.
Monument Text:
En hommage aux pilotes
francais et americains des escadrilles « La
Fayette » et « Cigognes » basées près de Bar-le-Duc qui ont participé aux
combats de 1918. En leur sein se sont
illustrés E. Rickenbacker, E.C.
Parsons, G. Guynemer, R. Fonck. 28 septembre 2008 English
translation: In homage to the French and
American pilots of the " La Fayette
" and " Cigognes " squadrons based near Bar-le-Duc who took part in the 1918
battles. In their group, the
following pilots distinguished themselves E. Rickenbacker, E.C.
Parsons, G. Guynemer, R. Fonck. 28 September 2008
Commemorates:
People:
Edward Vernon 'Eddie' Rickenbacker
Units:
94th Aero Squadron 1st Pursuit Group
French Foreign Legion
Lafayette Escadrille
Wars:
WWI
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