noun
- Plural of escadrille; small squadrons or units of military aircraft, especially fighter planes.
Usage: Historical military term, particularly associated with World War I French air forces; Often used in historical or aviation contexts
Examples
- The Lafayette Escadrille was a famous unit of American volunteer pilots flying for France during World War I.
- French escadrilles played a crucial role in early aerial combat operations.
- The escadrilles were organized into small, mobile units for tactical flexibility.
- Pilots in the escadrilles developed new dogfighting techniques during the war.
- Historical records document the brave actions of several escadrilles in the Great War.