: ''see also:
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When the
United States entered World War I on 6 April 1917, the Air Service of the
United States Army
The United States Army (USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.Article II, section 2, cla ...
existed only as a branch of the
Signal Corps, and was known by the name of
Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps
The Aviation Section, Signal Corps, was the aerial warfare service of the United States from 1914 to 1918, and a direct statutory ancestor of the United States Air Force. It absorbed and replaced the Aeronautical Division, Signal Corps, and con ...
. It consisted of 1,120 personnel, of which 65 were
officers
An officer is a person who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization. The term derives from Old French ''oficier'' "officer, official" (early 14c., Modern French ''officier''), from Medieval Latin ''officiarius'' "an officer," fro ...
. The Army was not ready for the deployment of aviation forces to Europe, and it became necessary to prepare after President
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson (December 28, 1856February 3, 1924) was an American politician and academic who served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, Wilson served as the president of ...
's declaration of war.
Overview
As part of the buildup of US forces, aviation units were formed into aero squadrons primarily at
Kelly Field
Kelly Field (formerly Kelly Air Force Base) is a Joint-Use facility located in San Antonio, Texas. It was originally named after George E. M. Kelly, the first member of the U.S. military killed in the crash of an airplane he was piloting.
In ...
, San Antonio, Texas, with additional units being formed at
Rockwell Field
Rockwell Field is a former United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) military airfield, located northwest of the city of Coronado, California, on the northern part of the Coronado Peninsula across the bay from San Diego, California.
This airfield ...
, San Diego, California.
Once formed, and prior to their deployment to Europe,
Camp Taliaferro
Camp Taliaferro was a World War I flight-training center run under the direction of the Air Service, United States Army in the Fort Worth, Texas, area. Camp Taliaferro had an administration center near what is now the Will Rogers Memorial Cent ...
, north of
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and the 13th-largest city in the United States. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly into four other counties: Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise. According ...
, and several airfields near
Toronto
Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. The city is the ancho ...
, Ontario, Canada were used by the British
Royal Flying Corps
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(RFC) to perform flight training for the new aero squadrons.
Camp Hancock, near
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta ( ), officially Augusta–Richmond County, is a consolidated city-county on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. The city lies across the Savannah River from South Carolina at the head of its navig ...
, was used for training service squadrons of aircraft mechanics as well as flight training.
When ordered to deploy, units departed though
Garden City, New York
Garden City is a village located on Long Island in Nassau County New York. It is the Greater Garden City area's anchor community. The population was 23,272 at the 2020 census.
The Incorporated Village of Garden City is primarily located within ...
, which was the primary port of embarkment. Units there were loaded onto transport ships for the trans-Atlantic crossing. Upon arrival in Europe,
Liverpool, England
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. With a population of in 2019, it is the 10th largest English district by population and its metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the United Kingdom, with a populat ...
, and
Brest, France
Brest (; ) is a port city in the Finistère department, Brittany. Located in a sheltered bay not far from the western tip of the peninsula, and the western extremity of metropolitan France, Brest is an important harbour and the second French mi ...
, were the primary ports of disembarkation, although other ports were also used. Some aero squadrons arriving in England received additional training from the Royal Flying Corps, and later the
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and ...
(RAF) once it was established, and were then attached to British squadrons, deploying with them to France. Others received further training and were sent to
Winchester, Hampshire
Winchester is a cathedral city in Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, at the western end of the South Downs National Park, on the River Itchen. It is south-west of Londo ...
, where they awaited their cross-channel transfer to France, using the port of
Southampton
Southampton () is a port city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire in southern England. It is located approximately south-west of London and west of Portsmouth. The city forms part of the South Hampshire built-up area, which also covers Po ...
.
After deployment to France, Air Service Replacement Concentration Barracks in
St. Maixent was the primary reception center for new aero squadrons assigned to the
American Expeditionary Force
The American Expeditionary Forces (A. E. F.) was a formation of the United States Army on the Western Front of World War I. The A. E. F. was established on July 5, 1917, in France under the command of General John J. Pershing. It fought alon ...
(AEF). There, units were classified as pursuit, bombardment or as observation units. Once processed, units were sent to one of several Air Instructional Centers (AIC) where they received additional training, then/or to the First Corps Observation Group School on
Amanty Aerodrome
: ''see also: Organization of the Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force''
When the United States entered World War I on 6 April 1917, the Air Service of the United States Army existed only as a branch of the Signal Corps, and was kno ...
or to the First Pursuit Organization and Training Center on Villeneuve-les-Vertus Aerodrome.
After assignment, the Air Service's deployed units operated from grass aerodromes, at first using airfields already built by the French "Aéronautique Militaire", then from new aerodromes purposely built for the American forces. The exact location of many of these aerodromes is no longer certain as many archives have since disappeared, and as the facilities were only temporary, most of the traces have long vanished through ploughing.
After the Armistice came into effect in November 1918, the wartime Air Service was demobilized. This process was completed within a year and the
National Defense Act of 1920
The National Defense Act of 1920 (or Kahn Act) was sponsored by United States Representative Julius Kahn, Republican of California. This legislation updated the National Defense Act of 1916 to reorganize the United States Army and decentralize ...
then established the
United States Army Air Service
The United States Army Air Service (USAAS)Craven and Cate Vol. 1, p. 9 (also known as the ''"Air Service"'', ''"U.S. Air Service"'' and before its legislative establishment in 1920, the ''"Air Service, United States Army"'') was the aerial war ...
on a permanent basis, with several new units being formed. Later, some of the temporary wartime units were consolidated to retain the lineage and honors of their wartime service with the AEF.
Stations
Below is a list of the barracks and aerodromes used by the American Expeditionary Force that were sent to France during
World War I
World War I (28 July 1914 11 November 1918), often abbreviated as WWI, was one of the deadliest global conflicts in history. Belligerents included much of Europe, the Russian Empire, the United States, and the Ottoman Empire, with fightin ...
.
Most of the headquarters and command services used barracks or requisitioned properties not linked with flying grounds, yet some where installed on airfields as in Souilly, Saizerais or in Toul, where the "Gengoult" barracks had been built by the French "Aeronautique Militaire" on the northern edge of the Croix de Metz airfields (misspelt for "Gengault").
American sector
Command and control
* Headquarters, Air Service, AEF,
Chaumont, Champagne-Ardenne
Chaumont () is a commune of France, and the capital (or ''préfecture'') of the Haute-Marne department. , it has a population of 21,847.
The city stands on the river Marne and is situated on the Paris-Est–Mulhouse-Ville railway, which runs ov ...
*
First Army Air Service
The First Army Air Service was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. The First Army Air Service was the largest and most diverse Air Ser ...
: Organized at:
La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Île-de-France, 10 August 1918
: Moved to:
Ligny-en-Barrois, Lorraine
Ligny-en-Barrois () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
The town is in the arrondissement of Bar-le-Duc, beside the canal that links the rivers Rhine and Marne, fifteen kilometres to the south east of Bar- ...
, 25 August 1918
: Moved to:
Souilly, Lorraine
Souilly () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
The Town Hall, fronting on the Voie Sacrée, served as headquarters for general Pétain and, later, general Nivelle during the Battle of Verdun
The Battl ...
, 21 September – 11 November 1918
*
Second Army Air Service
The Second Army Air Service was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, Second United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 15 April 1919 with the demobilizati ...
: Organized at:
Toul, Lorraine
Toul () is a Communes of France, commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle Departments of France, department in north-eastern France.
It is a Subprefectures in France, sub-prefecture of the department.
Geography
Toul is between Commercy and Nancy, Fran ...
, 12 October – 11 November 1918
*
Third Army Air Service
The Third Army Air Service was a United States Army Air Service organization stationed in France and Occupied Germany in the immediate aftermath of World War I. It was demobilized in Germany on 2 July 1919. There is no modern United States Air F ...
: Organized at:
Ligny-en-Barrois, Lorraine
Ligny-en-Barrois () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
The town is in the arrondissement of Bar-le-Duc, beside the canal that links the rivers Rhine and Marne, fifteen kilometres to the south east of Bar- ...
, 14 November 1918
: Moved to:
Longuyon
Longuyon () is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Grand Est region of north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called ''Longuyonnais''.
Geography
Longuyon is located at the confluence of the Chiers and Crusnes rivers and so ...
, Lorraine, 22 November 1918
: Moved to Germany.
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* I Corps, Air Service, First Army
: Organized at:
Neufchâteau, Lorraine, 10 February 1918
: Moved to:
La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Île-de-France, 1 July 1918
: Moved to:
Coincy, Picardy
Coincy () is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Population
See also
*Communes of the Aisne department
The following is a list of the 799 Communes of France, communes in the French Departments of Fr ...
, 10 August 1918
: Moved to:
Toul, Lorraine
Toul () is a Communes of France, commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle Departments of France, department in north-eastern France.
It is a Subprefectures in France, sub-prefecture of the department.
Geography
Toul is between Commercy and Nancy, Fran ...
, 16 August 1918
: Moved to:
Saizerais, Lorraine
Saizerais is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.
See also
* Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department
* Parc naturel régional de Lorraine
Lorraine Regional Natural Park (French: ''Parc naturel régiona ...
, 2 September 1918
: Moved to:
Rarécourt, Lorraine, 12 September 1918
: Moved to:
Chéhéry, Champagne-Ardenne, 2–11 November 1918
* III Corps, Air Service, First Army
: Organized at:
Château-Thierry, Picardy, 2 August 1918
: Moved to:
Goussancourt, Picardy
Goussancourt () is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Population
See also
*Communes of the Aisne department
The following is a list of the 799 Communes of France, communes in the French Departments ...
, 1 September 1918
: Moved to:
Malancourt, Lorraine, 24 October 1918
: Moved to:
Dun-sur-Meuse, Lorraine
Dun-sur-Meuse (, literally ''Dun on Meuse'') is a Communes of France, commune in the Meuse (department), Meuse Departments of France, department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
See also
* Communes of the Meuse department
References
...
, 10–11 November 1918
* V Corps, Air Service, First Army
: Organized at:
Luxeuil-les-Bains, Franche-Comté
Luxeuil-les-Bains () is a commune in the Haute-Saône department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.
History
Luxeuil (sometimes rendered Luxeu in older texts) was the Roman Luxovium and contained many fine buildings at ...
, 7 August 1918
: Moved to:
Souilly, Lorraine
Souilly () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
The Town Hall, fronting on the Voie Sacrée, served as headquarters for general Pétain and, later, general Nivelle during the Battle of Verdun
The Battl ...
, 7 September 1918
: Moved to:
Fauconcourt, Lorraine, 20 September 1918
: Moved to:
Ville-sur-Cousances, Lorraine, 22 September 1918
: Moved to:
Cheppy, Lorraine
Cheppy () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in northeastern France.
It was a site of fighting during World War I. An American monument sculpted by Nancy Coonsman was erected there by the State of Missouri after the war to honor t ...
, 31 October – 11 November 1918
* VI Corps, Air Service, First Army
: Located at:
Saizerais, Lorraine
Saizerais is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.
See also
* Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department
* Parc naturel régional de Lorraine
Lorraine Regional Natural Park (French: ''Parc naturel régiona ...
, 23 October – 11 November 1918
Combat aerodromes
*
Amanty Aerodrome
: ''see also: Organization of the Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force''
When the United States entered World War I on 6 April 1917, the Air Service of the United States Army existed only as a branch of the Signal Corps, and was kno ...
: Located NW of
Amanty
Amanty () is a commune in the Meuse department in the Grand Est region in northeastern France.
Population
See also
*Communes of the Meuse department
The following is a list of the 499 communes of the Meuse department of France.
The communes ...
, Meuse
: French, then American Air Service training and operational airfield
:: I Corps Observation Group School
:: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 2 February-3 May 1918
:: Headquarters,
1st Day Bombardment Group
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, 10–25 September 1918
::
1st Aero Squadron
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(training), 19 October 1917 – 4 April 1918
::
91st Aero Squadron
The 91st Aero Squadron was a unit of the Air Service, United States Army that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The 91st was one of the first five American flying squadrons to reach France, arriving at Chaumont Hill 402 Aerodrom ...
(training), 14 December 1917 – 24 May 1918
::
88th Aero Squadron
The 88th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Cor ...
(training), 1 February – 28 May 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(training, then observation), 2 February – 3 May 1918
::
90th Aero Squadron
The 90th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Co ...
(training), 19 April – 13 June 1918
::
99th Aero Squadron
The 99th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corps ...
(Observation School), 31 May – 1 July 1918
::
135th Aero Squadron
The 135th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the IV Corp ...
(training), 19–30 July 1918
::
8th Aero Squadron
The 8th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the IV Corps ...
(training), 31 July – 31 August 1918
::
50th Aero Squadron
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(training), 27 July – 4 September 1918
::
104th Aero Squadron
The 104th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corp ...
(training), 1–4 August 1918
::
9th Aero Squadron
The 9th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic night reconnaissance over the en ...
(Night Army Observation) 28 August – 21 September 1918
::
96th Aero Squadron
The 96th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a day bombardment squadron, performing long-range bombing attacks on roads and railroads: des ...
(Day Bombardment), 18 May – 23 September 1918
::
20th Aero Squadron
The 20th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Bombardment Squadron, performing long-range bombing attacks on roads and railroads; destr ...
(Day Bombardment), 7–23 September 1918
::
11th Aero Squadron (Day Bombardment), 6–24 September 1918
::
166th Aero Squadron
The 166th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Bombardment Squadron, performing long-range bombing attacks on roads and railroads; destr ...
(Day Bombardment), 21–25 September 1918
*
Autreville Aerodrome
Autreville Airdrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located S of Toul, at the northern tip of the Vosges Departments of France, department in northeastern France, near the large depot of Colombey les Belles.
Overview
Autr ...
: Located SSW of Autreville, Vosges
: RAF operational, then American Air Service training and operational airfield
::
168th Aero Squadron
The 168th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the IV Corps ...
(training) 2 Sept 1918 - 5 Oct 1918
::
186th Aero Squadron
The 186th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic reconnaissance over the entire l ...
(training), 18 Sept 1918 – 29 Oct 1918
::
354th Aero Squadron
The 354th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the VI Corp ...
(training, then Corps Observation), 30 Sept 1918 – 25 Oct 1918
::
278th Aero Squadron
The 278th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the VII Cor ...
(Corps Observation), 1 Oct 1918 – 10 Nov 1918
*Badonvilliers Aerodrome
: Unknown exact location, Badonvilliers, Meurthe-et-Moselle
: Built by 477th Aero Sqn (Construct.) 1–22 August 1918
: Apparently never used
*
Belrain Aerodrome
Belrain Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located South of Belrain, in the Meuse department in the Lorraine region in northeastern France.
Overview
Construction of Belrain Aerodrome was originally started by th ...
: Located SSW of
Belrain, Meuse
: French, then American Air Service airfield
:: Headquarters,
2d Pursuit Group
The 2nd Pursuit Group was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 10 April 1919. There is no modern United ...
, 23 September – 11 December 1918
::
13th Aero Squadron (Pursuit) 23 September – 6 November 1918
::
49th Aero Squadron
The 49th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 2d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. Its ...
(Pursuit) 23 September – 6 November 1918
::
139th Aero Squadron
The 139th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a day pursuit (fighter) squadron as part of the 2d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. ...
(Pursuit) 24 September – 7 November 1918
::
22d Aero Squadron
The 22nd Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 2nd Pursuit Group, First United States Army. ...
(Pursuit) 22 September – 7 November 1918
::
104th Aero Squadron
The 104th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corp ...
(Corps Observation) 30 November 1918 – 14 January 1919
::
99th Aero Squadron
The 99th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corps ...
(Corps Observation) 31 November – 13 December 1918
::
90th Aero Squadron
The 90th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Co ...
(Corps Observation) 15 – 18 January 1918
*
Bethelainville Aerodrome
: Located WNW of
Béthelainville, Meuse
: French and American Air Service airfield
: Headquarters,
III Corps Observation Group
The III Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized on 12 May 1919. There is no modern United Sta ...
, 29 October – 11 November 1918
::
90th Aero Squadron
The 90th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Co ...
(Corps Observation) 19 October – 15 January 1919
::
88th Aero Squadron
The 88th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Cor ...
(Corps Observation) 4–29 November 1918
*
Bicqueley Aerodrome
Bicqueley Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located East-Southeast from the commune of Bicqueley, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in northeastern France.
Overview
The airfield was secretly constructed by th ...
: Undetermined location near
Bicqueley
Bicqueley () is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in northeastern France.
Population
See also
*Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department
The following is a list of the 591 communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of ...
, Meurthe-et-Moselle
: French and American Air Service operational airfield
::
50th Aero Squadron
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(Corps Observation) 8–24 September 1918
*
Bonne Maison Aerodrome
La Bonne Maison Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France, located near the city of Fismes, in the Marne (department), Marne Departments of France, department, on the plateau above the village of Courville, east of the farm "La Bon ...
: Located ESE of
Fismes
Fismes () is a Communes of France, commune in the Marne (department), Marne Departments of France, department in the Grand Est region of north-eastern France.
The inhabitants of the commune are known as ''Fismois'' or ''Fismoises''
The commune h ...
, Marne
: French 6th Army Air Service airfield from January 1917 (previously 5th Army)
::
103d Aero Squadron
The 103rd Aero Squadron was an aviation pursuit squadron of the U.S. Air Service that served in combat in France during World War I. Its original complement included pilots from the disbanded Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps. One ...
(Pursuit), 10 April – 2 May 1918
*
Chailly-en-Brie Aerodrome
Chailly-en-Brie Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located East of Chailly-en-Brie, in the Seine-et-Marne department in the ÃŽle-de-France region near Paris.
Overview
The airfield was a temporary facility built du ...
: Located E of
Chailly-en-Brie
Chailly-en-Brie (, literally ''Chailly in Brie'') is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the ÃŽle-de-France region in north-central France.
Demographics
The inhabitants are called ''Caïbotins''.
See also
*Communes of the Seine-et-Marn ...
, Seine et Marne
: French and American Air Service airfield
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 12–22 August 1918
::
1st Aero Squadron
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(Corps Observation) 13–22 August 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Corps Observation) 12–22 August 1918
*
Chaumont-Hill 402
: Located ESE of
Chaumont, Haute-Marne
Chaumont () is a Communes of France, commune of France, and the capital (or ''préfecture'') of the Haute-Marne department. , it has a population of 21,847.
The city stands on the river Marne (river), Marne and is situated on the Paris-Est–Mu ...
: Headquarters,
Second Army Observation Group
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, 25 Oct 1918 - 4 Nov 1918
: Headquarters,
1st Pursuit Wing 001, O01, or OO1 may refer to:
*1 (number), a number, a numeral
*001, fictional British agent, see 00 Agent
*001, former emergency telephone number for the Norwegian fire brigade (until 1986)
*AM-RB 001, the code-name for the Aston Martin Valkyrie ...
, 24 Sept 1918 – 11 Nov 1918
: Air Service HQ and operational airfield
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91st Aero Squadron
The 91st Aero Squadron was a unit of the Air Service, United States Army that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The 91st was one of the first five American flying squadrons to reach France, arriving at Chaumont Hill 402 Aerodrom ...
(ground training) 15 Nov 1917 – 14 Dec 1917
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12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(ground training) 16 Jan 1918 – 2 Feb 1918
::
85th Aero Squadron
The 85th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
Initially assigned as an Army Observation Squadron to perform long-range strategic reconnaissance behind enemy lines, it wa ...
(Observation, Second Army), 30 Sept 1918 – 4 Nov 1918
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99th Aero Squadron
The 99th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corps ...
(General Duties) 13 Dec 1918 – 19 Feb 1919
*
Coincy Aerodrome
Coincy Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located W of Coincy, in the Aisne department in north-eastern France.
Overview
The airfield was established by the French "Aéronautique Militaire" in early 1918 and used ...
: Located W of
Coincy, Aisne
: French and American Air Service airfield
::
94th Aero Squadron
The 94th Aero Squadron was the United States Army Air Service designation for the current 94th Fighter Squadron that fought on the Western Front during World War I..
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of th ...
(Pursuit, advanced airfield) August 1918
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 10–12 August 1918
::
1st Aero Squadron
First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one (#1).
First or 1st may also refer to:
*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
Arts and media Music
* 1$T, American rapper, singer-songwriter, DJ, and reco ...
(Corps Observation) 10–13 August 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Corps Observation) 10–12 August 1918
*
Croix-de-Metz Aerodrome (Toul)
: Located NE of
Toul
Toul () is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.
It is a sub-prefecture of the department.
Geography
Toul is between Commercy and Nancy, and the river Moselle and Canal de la Marne au Rhin.
Climate
Toul h ...
, Meurthe et Moselle
: French and American Air Service airfield
: Headquarters,
1st Pursuit Wing 001, O01, or OO1 may refer to:
*1 (number), a number, a numeral
*001, fictional British agent, see 00 Agent
*001, former emergency telephone number for the Norwegian fire brigade (until 1986)
*AM-RB 001, the code-name for the Aston Martin Valkyrie ...
, 6 July 1918 – c. 24 September 1918
: Headquarters,
1st Pursuit Group
First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one (#1).
First or 1st may also refer to:
*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
Arts and media Music
* 1$T, American rapper, singer-songwriter, DJ, and reco ...
, 5 May 1918 – 28 June 1918
: Headquarters,
2d Pursuit Group
The 2nd Pursuit Group was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 10 April 1919. There is no modern United ...
, 29 June 1918 – 23 September 1918
: Headquarters,
4th Pursuit Group
The 4th Pursuit Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, Second United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 15 April 1919. There is no modern United ...
, 26 October 1918 – 15 April 1919
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 22 August 1918 – 19 September 1918
: 1st Pursuit Organization and Training Center, then 1st Pursuit Group from 5 May (First Army)
::
94th Aero Squadron
The 94th Aero Squadron was the United States Army Air Service designation for the current 94th Fighter Squadron that fought on the Western Front during World War I..
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of th ...
(Pursuit), 7 April 1918 – 29 June 1918
::
95th Aero Squadron
The 95th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. It was the first American pursuit (fighter) squadron to fly in combat on the Western Front, beginning on 8 March 1918.Order ...
(Pursuit), 4 May 1918 – 28 June 1918
::
27th Aero Squadron
The 27th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit), 1 – 26 June 1918
::
147th Aero Squadron
The 147th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit), 1 – 28 June 1918
: 2nd Pursuit Group (First Army, part of the 1st Pursuit Wing from 6 July)
::
13th Aero Squadron (Pursuit), 28 June 1918 – 23 September 1918
::
139th Aero Squadron
The 139th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a day pursuit (fighter) squadron as part of the 2d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. ...
(Pursuit) 30 June 1918 – 24 September 1918
::
103d Aero Squadron
The 103rd Aero Squadron was an aviation pursuit squadron of the U.S. Air Service that served in combat in France during World War I. Its original complement included pilots from the disbanded Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps. One ...
(Pursuit), 4 July 1918 – 7 August 1918
::
49th Aero Squadron
The 49th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 2d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. Its ...
(Pursuit), 2 August 1918 – 23 September 1918
::
22d Aero Squadron
The 22nd Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 2nd Pursuit Group, First United States Army. ...
(Pursuit), 16 August 1918 – 22 September 1918
:
28th Aero Squadron
The 28th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. I ...
(3rd Pursuit Group, First Army) 15–16 July 1918 (transfer from Orly to Vaucouleurs).
:I Corps Observation Group (First Army)
::
1st Aero Squadron
First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one (#1).
First or 1st may also refer to:
*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
Arts and media Music
* 1$T, American rapper, singer-songwriter, DJ, and reco ...
(Observ.), 22 August 1918 – 21 September 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Observ.), 22 August 1918 – 20 September 1918
: IV Corps Observation Group (First Army, then Second Army from 14 October - HQ in Remicourt then Julvécourt)
::
8th Aero Squadron
The 8th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the IV Corps ...
(Observ.), 29 September 1918 – 23 October 1918
::
135th Aero Squadron
The 135th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the IV Corp ...
(Observ.), 30 Sept 1918 – 21 November 1918
::
168th Aero Squadron
The 168th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the IV Corps ...
(Observ.), 5 October 1918 – 21 November 1918
::
85th Aero Squadron
The 85th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
Initially assigned as an Army Observation Squadron to perform long-range strategic reconnaissance behind enemy lines, it wa ...
(Observ.), 10–24 November 1918
: 4th Pursuit Group
::: 822nd Aero Squadron, then 6th Air Park Oct 1918 - April 1919
::
141st Aero Squadron (Pursuit), 19 October 1918 – 19 April 1919
::
25th Aero Squadron
The 25th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 4th Pursuit Group, Second United States Army. I ...
(Pursuit), 24 October 1918 – 15 April 1919
::
17th Aero Squadron
The 17th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron. its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide escort to ...
(Pursuit), 4 November 1918 – 12 December 1918
::
148th Aero Squadron
The 148th Aero Squadron was a unit of the United States Army Air Service that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a day pursuit (fighter) squadron, its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide es ...
(Pursuit), 4 November 1918 – 11 December 1918
:
278th Aero Squadron
The 278th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the VII Cor ...
(VII Corps Obs. Group/First Army, 14 Nov to Second Army) 14 November 1918 - 15 April 1919
*
Delouze Aerodrome
Delouze Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located NE of Delouze-Rosières, in the Meuse department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.
Overview
A lease was signed by the Air Service for 210 acres of land on 21 ...
: Located NE of
Deouze, Meuse
: American Air Service airfield
::
166th Aero Squadron
The 166th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Bombardment Squadron, performing long-range bombing attacks on roads and railroads; destr ...
(Day Bomb.), 26 August – 1 September 1918; 7–12 September 1918
::
11th Aero Squadron (Day Bomb.), 26 August – 6 September 1918
::
20th Aero Squadron
The 20th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Bombardment Squadron, performing long-range bombing attacks on roads and railroads; destr ...
(Day Bomb.), 26 August – 7 September 1918
::
100th Aero Squadron
The 100th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army squadron during World War I. Ordered to serve on the Western Front, it boarded the SS Tuscania on 23 January 1918. The ship was torpedoed on 5 February and most of the survivor ...
(Day Bomb.), 26 August – 26 October 1918
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163d Aero Squadron
The 163d Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Bombardment Squadron, assigned to the 2d Day Bombardment Group, United States Second Army. ...
(Day Bomb.), 30 September – 1 November 1918
*
Epiez Aerodrome
: Located W of
Epiez-sur-Meuse, Meuse
: American, then French Air Service airfield
::
27th Aero Squadron
The 27th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit, training) 24 April – 1 June 1918
::
94th Aero Squadron
The 94th Aero Squadron was the United States Army Air Service designation for the current 94th Fighter Squadron that fought on the Western Front during World War I..
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of th ...
(Pursuit, training) 1–7 April 1918
::
95th Aero Squadron
The 95th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. It was the first American pursuit (fighter) squadron to fly in combat on the Western Front, beginning on 8 March 1918.Order ...
(Pursuit, training) 1 April – 4 May 1918
::
147th Aero Squadron
The 147th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit, training) 22 April – 1 June 1918
::
104th Aero Squadron
The 104th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corp ...
(Observation, on transit) 4–8 August 1918
*
Flin Aerodrome
Flin Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located near the commune of Flin, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.
Overview
During the first week of June the 12th Aero Squadron received noti ...
: Undetermined location near
Flin
Flin () is a Communes of France, commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle Departments of France, department found in north-eastern France.
See also
*Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department
References
Communes of Meurthe-et-Moselle
...
, SE of Chenevières OTAN/USAFE airfield, Meurthe-et-Moselle
: American Air Service airfield
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 13 – 29 June 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Observation) 13 – 29 June 1918
*
Foucaucourt Aerodrome
:''Please note there was another temporary WWI aerodrome called Foucaucourt at Foucaucourt-en-Santerre in the Somme department, used by the Germans, then by the RAF at the very end of the war''
Foucaucourt Aerodrome was a temporary World War I a ...
: Located ESE of
Foucaucourt, Meuse
: French and American Air Service airfield
: Headquarters,
V Corps Observation Group
The V Corps Observation Group was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 15 February 1919. There is no mo ...
, 20 Sept 1918 – 4 Feb 1919
::
99th Aero Squadron
The 99th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corps ...
(Observation), 20 Sept – 4 Nov 1918
::
104th Aero Squadron
The 104th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corp ...
(Observation), 20 Sept – 4 Nov 1918
: Headquarters,
3d Pursuit Group, 6 Nov 1918 – 31 Dec 1918
::
28th Aero Squadron
The 28th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. I ...
(Pursuit), 6 November 1918 – 15 February 1919
::
93d Aero Squadron
The 93d Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit), 6 November – 15 December 1918
::
103d Aero Squadron
The 103rd Aero Squadron was an aviation pursuit squadron of the U.S. Air Service that served in combat in France during World War I. Its original complement included pilots from the disbanded Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps. One ...
(Pursuit), 6 November 1918 – 5 January 1919
::
213th Aero Squadron
The 213th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit), 6 November – 29 January 1919
*
Francheville Aerodrome
Francheville Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located north of Coulommiers, in the ÃŽle-de-France region in north-central France.
Overview
The airfield was built in June 1918 in some haste as the German armies w ...
: Located N of
Mouroux, Seine et Marne
: French and American Air Service airfield
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 6–30 July 1918
::
1st Aero Squadron
First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one (#1).
First or 1st may also refer to:
*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
Arts and media Music
* 1$T, American rapper, singer-songwriter, DJ, and reco ...
(Observation) 6–22 July 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Observation) 6–22 July 1918
::
88th Aero Squadron
The 88th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Cor ...
(Observation) 7 July-4 August 1918
*
Gondreville-sur-Moselle Aerodrome
Gondreville-sur-Moselle Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located South of Gondreville, Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.
Overview
The airfield was built during spring of 1918 with various ai ...
: Located S of
Gondreville, Meurthe et Moselle
: American, then French (after Armistice) Air Service airfield
: Headquarters,
1st Army Observation Group
The 7th Operations Group is the operational flying component of the United States Air Force 7th Bomb Wing, stationed at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The 7th Operations Group currently flies the B-1 Lancer.
The 7th Operations Group is a direct s ...
, 6–22 September 1918
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91st Aero Squadron
The 91st Aero Squadron was a unit of the Air Service, United States Army that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The 91st was one of the first five American flying squadrons to reach France, arriving at Chaumont Hill 402 Aerodrom ...
(Observation) 24 May – 21 September 1918
::
24th Aero Squadron
The 24th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic reconnaissance over the entire len ...
, (Observation) 22 August – 22 September 1918
*
Goussancourt Aerodrome
Goussancourt Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located near the Communes of France, commune of Goussancourt, in the Aisne Departments of France, department in Picardy in northern France.
Overview
This temporary a ...
: Located on the SW side of
Goussancourt
Goussancourt () is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Population
See also
*Communes of the Aisne department
The following is a list of the 799 Communes of France, communes in the French Departments ...
, Aisne.
: French Air Service airfield
::
88th Aero Squadron
The 88th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Cor ...
(Observation) 4–9 September 1918
*
Les Grèves (ferme) Aerodrome
: Located ESE of
Château-Thierry, Picardy
: French Air Service airfield
::
88th Aero Squadron
The 88th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Cor ...
(Obs) 4 Aug – 4 Sept 1918; 9 – 12 Sept 1918
*
Julvécourt Aerodrome
Julvécourt Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located West of Julvécourt, in the Meuse department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.
Overview
The airfield was used from early 1916 by the French Air Services, ...
: Located W of
Julvécourt, Lorraine
: French then American Air Service airfield.
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 5 November 1918 – 15 April 1919
::
1st Aero Squadron
First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one (#1).
First or 1st may also refer to:
*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
Arts and media Music
* 1$T, American rapper, singer-songwriter, DJ, and reco ...
(Observation) 5–21 November 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Observation) 3–21 November 1918
*
La Noblette Aerodrome
La Noblette Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located Southeast of the commune of Mourmelon-le-Grand, in the Marne department in north-eastern France.
Overview
The airfield of La Noblette was used by the Frenc ...
: Located SE of
Mourmelon le Grand Mourmelon may refer to :
* Mourmelon-le-Grand, a municipality in the Marne department in north-eastern France
* Mourmelon-le-Petit, a municipality in the Marne department in north-eastern France
* Camp de Châlons, also known as ''camp de Mourmelon ...
, Marne
: French Air Service airfield.
::
103d Aero Squadron
The 103rd Aero Squadron was an aviation pursuit squadron of the U.S. Air Service that served in combat in France during World War I. Its original complement included pilots from the disbanded Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps. One ...
(Pursuit), 18 February – 10 April 1918
*
Lay-Saint-Remy Aerodrome
Lay-Saint-Remy Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located West-Northwest of the Communes of France, commune of Lay-Saint-Remy, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle Departments of France, department in north-eastern France.
...
: Located WNW of
Lay-Saint-Remy, Lorraine
: American Air Service airfield.
: Headquarters
5th Pursuit Group
The 5th Pursuit Group was an Air Service, United States Army unit that was assigned to the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. It was demobilized in Germany after serving with the Third Army Air Service as part of the American Occu ...
15 Nov 1918 – 15 April 1919
::
41st Aero Squadron
The 41st Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 5th Pursuit Group, Second United States Army. I ...
(Pursuit) 15 Nov 1918 – 15 April 1919
::
138th Aero Squadron
The 138th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 5th Pursuit Group, Second United States Army. ...
(Pursuit), 5 Nov 1918 – 15 April 1919
::
638th Aero Squadron
The 638th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 5th Pursuit Group, Second United States Army ...
(Pursuit), 14 Nov 1918 – 15 April 1919
*
Lemmes Aerodrome
: Located N of
Lemmes, Meuse
: French Air Service airfield.
::
186th Aero Squadron
The 186th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic reconnaissance over the entire l ...
, (Observation) 7–24 November 1918
*
Lisle-en-Barrois Aerodrome
Lisle-en-Barrois Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located on the plateau north of the commune of Lisle-en-Barrois, in the Meuse department in north-eastern France.
Overview
In 1915, the French escadrille MS 37 staye ...
: Located N of
Lisle-en-Barrois
Lisle-en-Barrois (, literally ''Lisle in Barrois'') is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
See also
*Communes of the Meuse department
The following is a list of the 499 communes of the Meuse department of Fr ...
, Meuse.
: French then American Air Service airfield.
: Headquarters,
3d Pursuit Group, 20 September – 6 November 1918
::
28th Aero Squadron
The 28th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. I ...
(Pursuit), 20 September – 6 November 1918
::
93d Aero Squadron
The 93d Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit), 21 September – 5 November 1918
::
103d Aero Squadron
The 103rd Aero Squadron was an aviation pursuit squadron of the U.S. Air Service that served in combat in France during World War I. Its original complement included pilots from the disbanded Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps. One ...
(Pursuit), 20 September – 6 November 1918
::
213th Aero Squadron
The 213th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit), 20 September – 5 November 1918
*
Longuyon area
: Five former German wartime airfields used by American Aero Squadrons before entering Germany in December 1918
: Noërs Aerodrome located SW of
Longuyon
Longuyon () is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Grand Est region of north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called ''Longuyonnais''.
Geography
Longuyon is located at the confluence of the Chiers and Crusnes rivers and so ...
.
::
94th Aero Squadron
The 94th Aero Squadron was the United States Army Air Service designation for the current 94th Fighter Squadron that fought on the Western Front during World War I..
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of th ...
(observation) 20 Nov - 31 Dec 1918
: Joppécourt Aerodrome SE of
Longuyon
Longuyon () is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Grand Est region of north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called ''Longuyonnais''.
Geography
Longuyon is located at the confluence of the Chiers and Crusnes rivers and so ...
.
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166th Aero Squadron
The 166th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Bombardment Squadron, performing long-range bombing attacks on roads and railroads; destr ...
(observation) 21 Nov - 5 Dec 1918
: Mercy le Bas located SE of
Longuyon
Longuyon () is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Grand Est region of north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called ''Longuyonnais''.
Geography
Longuyon is located at the confluence of the Chiers and Crusnes rivers and so ...
.
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1st Aero Squadron
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(observation) 21 Nov - 6 Dec 1918
: Mercy le Haut located SE of
Longuyon
Longuyon () is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Grand Est region of north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called ''Longuyonnais''.
Geography
Longuyon is located at the confluence of the Chiers and Crusnes rivers and so ...
:: 462nd Aero Squadron (Construct.) 20 Nov - 2 Dec 1918
::
IV Corps Observation Group HQ 21 Nov - 4 Dec 1918
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12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(observation) 21 Nov - 6 Dec 1918
: Preutin Aerodrome located SE of
Longuyon
Longuyon () is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the Grand Est region of north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called ''Longuyonnais''.
Geography
Longuyon is located at the confluence of the Chiers and Crusnes rivers and so ...
::
9th Aero Squadron
The 9th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic night reconnaissance over the en ...
(comm. duties) 21 Nov - 5 Dec 1918
::
91st Aero Squadron
The 91st Aero Squadron was a unit of the Air Service, United States Army that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The 91st was one of the first five American flying squadrons to reach France, arriving at Chaumont Hill 402 Aerodrom ...
(observation) 21 Nov - 2 Dec 1918
*
Luxeuil-les-Bains Aerodrome
Luxeuil - Saint-Sauveur (french: Base aérienne 116 Luxeuil Saint-Sauveur or BA 116) is a medium size French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'air et de l'espace) base located near Luxeuil-les-Bains in the Franche-Comté region of France. It has t ...
: Located SSW of
Luxeuil-les-Bains, Franche-Comté
Luxeuil-les-Bains () is a commune in the Haute-Saône department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.
History
Luxeuil (sometimes rendered Luxeu in older texts) was the Roman Luxovium and contained many fine buildings at ...
: French (from 1916) and American Air Services airfield.
: V Corps Infantry Liaison School
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99th Aero Squadron
The 99th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corps ...
(Observation) 1 July – 7 September 1918
::: Flight operated from Corcieux Aerodrome, 19–24 July 1918
::: Flight operated from Dogneville Aerodrome, 24 July – 26 August 1918
: Headquarters,
V Corps Observation Group
The V Corps Observation Group was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 15 February 1919. There is no mo ...
, formation 1 – 7 Sept 1918
:
104th Aero Squadron
The 104th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corp ...
(Observation for V Corps) 8 Aug – 8 Sept 1918
: Now:
Luxeuil Air Base
Luxeuil - Saint-Sauveur (french: Base aérienne 116 Luxeuil Saint-Sauveur or BA 116) is a medium size French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'air et de l'espace) base located near Luxeuil-les-Bains in the Franche-Comté region of France. It has t ...
(BA 116)
* Manonville Aerodrome
: Located south of Thiaucourt, near Toul, it is only a possible airfield, where 85th Aero Squadron stayed 4–10 November 1918.
*
Maulan Aerodrome
Maulan Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located South-Southwest of the commune of Maulan, in the Meuse department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.
Overview
A small airfield was set up in September, 1914 by ...
: Located SSW of
Maulan, Lorraine
Maulan () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
See also
*Communes of the Meuse department
The following is a list of the 499 communes of the Meuse department of France.
The communes cooperate in the follo ...
.
[An airfield was first set up closer to Maulan in September 1914 by the French Aeronautique Militaire at "Le Petit Maulan", but soon to be abandoned after it was wrecked by a storm; a French squadron spent some time at "Maulan" in 1917 and 1918, but it is today difficult to know whether this was at the former site or already at the airfield later used by the American Air Service]
: (French) and American Air Services airfield.
: Headquarters,
1st Day Bombardment Group
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, 25 Sept – 17 Jan 1919
::
11th Aero Squadron (Day Bomb.), 24 Sept 1918 – 17 Jan 1919
::
20th Aero Squadron
The 20th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Bombardment Squadron, performing long-range bombing attacks on roads and railroads; destr ...
(Day Bomb.), 23 Sept 1918 – 16 Jan 1919
::
96th Aero Squadron
The 96th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a day bombardment squadron, performing long-range bombing attacks on roads and railroads: des ...
(Day Bomb.), 23 Sept 1918 – 10 Jan 1919
::
166th Aero Squadron
The 166th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Bombardment Squadron, performing long-range bombing attacks on roads and railroads; destr ...
(Day Bomb.), 25 Sept – 22 Nov 1918
*
May-en-Multien Aerodrome
May-en-Multien Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located 1/2 miles south of the commune of May-en-Multien, in the ÃŽle-de-France region in north-central France.
Overview
The airfield was a temporary facility use ...
: Located south of
May-en-Multien, ÃŽle-de-France, along the D 405, towards
Meaux
Meaux () is a commune on the river Marne in the Seine-et-Marne department in the ÃŽle-de-France region in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is east-northeast of the centre of Paris.
Meaux is, with Provins, Torcy and Fontainebleau, ...
.
: French and American Air Services airfield.
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 5–10 August 1918
::
1st Aero Squadron
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*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
Arts and media Music
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5–10 August 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Observation) 3–10 August 1918
*
Ferme de Moras Aerodrome
Ferme de Moras Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was East of the commune of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.
Overview
The airfield was a temporary facility created by th ...
: Located E of
La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Île-de-France
: French and (temporary) American Air Services airfield.
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 30 July - 5 August 1918
::
1st Aero Squadron
First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one (#1).
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*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
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(Observation) 22 July – 5 August 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Observation) 22 July – 3 August 1918
*
Ourches Aerodrome
Ourches Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was West-Northwest of the commune of Ourches-sur-Meuse, in the Meuse department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.
Overview
The airfield was built by the French Army an ...
: Located WNW of
Ourches-sur-Meuse, Lorraine
Ourches-sur-Meuse (, literally ''Ourches on Meuse'') is a Communes of France, commune in the Meuse (department), Meuse Departments of France, department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
See also
*Communes of the Meuse department
References< ...
: American Air Services airfield.
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 1 April – 29 June 1918
::
1st Aero Squadron
First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one (#1).
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*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
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(Observation) 4 April – 29 June 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Observation) 3 May – 13 June 1918
::
88th Aero Squadron
The 88th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Cor ...
(Observation) 28 May – 7 July 1918
: Headquarters,
IV Corps Observation Group, 1 July – 29 September 1918
::
90th Aero Squadron
The 90th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Co ...
(Observation) 13 June – 20 September 1918
::
135th Aero Squadron
The 135th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the IV Corp ...
(Observation) 30 July – 30 September 1918
::
24th Aero Squadron
The 24th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic reconnaissance over the entire len ...
, (Observation) 6–22 August 1918
::
8th Aero Squadron
The 8th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the IV Corps ...
(Observation), 31 August – 29 September 1918
: Headquarters,
2d Day Bombardment Group
The 2nd Day Bombardment Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, Second United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 15 April 1919. There is no modern ...
, 1–11 November 1918
::
100th Aero Squadron
The 100th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army squadron during World War I. Ordered to serve on the Western Front, it boarded the SS Tuscania on 23 January 1918. The ship was torpedoed on 5 February and most of the survivor ...
(Day Bombardment), 30 Oct – 11 Nov 1918
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163d Aero Squadron
The 163d Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Bombardment Squadron, assigned to the 2d Day Bombardment Group, United States Second Army. ...
(Day Bombardment), 1–11 Nov 1918
*
Parois Aerodrome
: ''see also: Organization of the Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force''
When the United States entered World War I on 6 April 1917, the Air Service of the United States Army existed only as a branch of the Signal Corps, and was kn ...
: Undetermined location near
Aubréville, Lorraine
: American Air Services airfield.
::
50th Aero Squadron
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(Observation) 28 Oct - 6 Nov 1918
: Headquarters,
V Corps Observation Group
The V Corps Observation Group was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 15 February 1919. There is no mo ...
, 4–11 November 1918
::
99th Aero Squadron
The 99th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corps ...
(Observation) 4–31 November 1918
::
104th Aero Squadron
The 104th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corp ...
(Observation) 4–30 November 1918
*
Pretz-en-Argonne Aerodrome (Bregnet Field)
: Undetermined location near
Pretz-en-Argonne, Lorraine
Pretz-en-Argonne is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
See also
*Communes of the Meuse department
The following is a list of the 499 communes of the Meuse department of France.
The communes cooperate in th ...
: French and American Air Services airfield.
::
88th Aero Squadron
The 88th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Cor ...
(Observation) 14–20 September 1918
*
Rembercourt Aerodrome
Rembercourt Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located east-northeast of Rembercourt aux Pots, now part of Rembercourt-Sommaisne, in the Meuse department in northeastern France.
Overview
An airfield was built and ...
: Located ENE of Rembercourt aux Pots, now part of
Rembercourt-Sommaisne, Lorraine
Rembercourt-Sommaisne () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in northeastern France.
Rembercourt-Sommaisne was created on 1 January 1973 when the former communes of Rembercourt-aux-Pots and Sommaisne were joined together.
Geograph ...
: French then American Air Services airfield.
: Headquarters,
1st Pursuit Group
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, 1 September – 11 November 1918
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27th Aero Squadron
The 27th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit) 3 September – 12 December 1918
::
94th Aero Squadron
The 94th Aero Squadron was the United States Army Air Service designation for the current 94th Fighter Squadron that fought on the Western Front during World War I..
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of th ...
(Pursuit) 1 September – 20 November 1918
::
95th Aero Squadron
The 95th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. It was the first American pursuit (fighter) squadron to fly in combat on the Western Front, beginning on 8 March 1918.Order ...
(Pursuit) 2 September – 11 December 1918
:: Flight Operated from: Verdun Aerodrome, 7 Nov 1918 – unknown
::
147th Aero Squadron
The 147th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit) 1 September – 12 December 1918
::: Flight operated from: Verdun Aerodrome, 25 Sept 1918 – unknown
::
185th Aero Squadron
The 185th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
Known as the "Bats", the 185th Aero Squadron is notable as it was the first and only night pursuit (fighter) squadron organi ...
, (Night Pursuit)) 7 October – 11 November 1918
*
Remicourt Aerodrome
Remicourt Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located West of Remicourt,Two French "escadrilles" were stationed at a "Noirlieu" airfield - 4 km west of Remicourt, in July - September 1918, which might be the same ...
: Located W of
Remicourt, Champagne-Ardenne
Remicourt is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Am ...
: French then American Air Service airfield.
: Headquarters,
VII Corps Observation Group
The VII Corps Observation Group was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the First Army Air Service. It was later transferred to the Third Army Air Service as part of the United ...
, 30 Aug – 23 Nov 1918
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 21 Sept – 5 Nov 1918
::
1st Aero Squadron
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*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
Arts and media Music
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(Observation) 21 September – 5 November 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Observation) 20 September – 3 November 1918
::
50th Aero Squadron
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(Observation) 24 September – 28 October 1918
*
Saints Aerodrome
Saints Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located North of Saints, in the ÃŽle-de-France region in north-central France.
Overview
The airfield was one of the many built to cope with the German offensive towards ...
: Located N of
Saints, ÃŽle-de-France
Saints () is a former Communes of France, commune in the Seine-et-Marne Departments of France, department in the ÃŽle-de-France (region), ÃŽle-de-France Regions of France, region in north-central France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the ...
: French and American Air Service airfield.
: Headquarters,
1st Pursuit Group
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, 9 July – 1 September 1918
::
1st Aero Squadron
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*World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement
Arts and media Music
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(Observation) 29 June – 6 July 1918
::
12th Aero Squadron
The 12th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the I Corps, ...
(Observation) 29 June – 6 July 1918
: Headquarters,
I Corps Observation Group
The I Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France after the 1918 Armistice with Germany ...
, 29 June – 6 July 1918
::
27th Aero Squadron
The 27th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit) 9 July – 3 September 1918
::
94th Aero Squadron
The 94th Aero Squadron was the United States Army Air Service designation for the current 94th Fighter Squadron that fought on the Western Front during World War I..
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of th ...
(Pursuit) 9 July – 1 September 1918
::
95th Aero Squadron
The 95th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. It was the first American pursuit (fighter) squadron to fly in combat on the Western Front, beginning on 8 March 1918.Order ...
(Pursuit) 9 July – 2 September 1918
::
147th Aero Squadron
The 147th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit) 9 July – 1 September 1918
*
Saizerais Aerodrome
Saizerais Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located southwest of Saizerais, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.
Overview
The airfield was built in late Spring 1916 by and for the Frenc ...
: Located SW of
Saizerais, Lorraine
Saizerais is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.
See also
* Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department
* Parc naturel régional de Lorraine
Lorraine Regional Natural Park (French: ''Parc naturel régiona ...
: French then American Air Service airfield.
: Headquarters,
VI Corps Observation Group
The VI Corps Observation Group was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, Second United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 15 April 1919. There is no mod ...
, 25 Oct 1918 – 15 April 1919
::
8th Aero Squadron
The 8th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the IV Corps ...
(Observation), 22 Oct – 21 Nov 1918
::
354th Aero Squadron
The 354th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the VI Corp ...
(Observation), 25 October – 15 April 1919
*
Souilly Aerodrome
Souilly Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located Northeast of Souilly, in the Meuse department in north-eastern France.
Overview
With the Battle of Verdun raging on in the early part of 1917, a cluster of new a ...
: Located N of
Souilly, Lorraine
Souilly () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
The Town Hall, fronting on the Voie Sacrée, served as headquarters for general Pétain and, later, general Nivelle during the Battle of Verdun
The Battl ...
: French and American Air Service airfield
: Headquarters,
V Corps Observation Group
The V Corps Observation Group was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized in France on 15 February 1919. There is no mo ...
, 7–20 Sept 1918
::
99th Aero Squadron
The 99th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corps ...
(Observation) 7–20 September 1918
::
104th Aero Squadron
The 104th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corp ...
(Observation) 8–20 September 1918
: Headquarters,
III Corps Observation Group
The III Corps Observation Group was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I as part of the Air Service, First United States Army. It was demobilized on 12 May 1919. There is no modern United Sta ...
, 20 Sept – 29 Oct 1918
::
88th Aero Squadron
The 88th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Cor ...
(Observation) 12–14 Sept 1918; 20 Sept – 4 Nov 1918
::
90th Aero Squadron
The 90th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the III Co ...
(Observation) 20 Sept – 29 Oct 1918
:
13th Aero Squadron (Pursuit) 23 September – 16 December 1918
:
49th Aero Squadron
The 49th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 2d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. Its ...
(Pursuit) 7 November 1918 – 7 December 1919
:
22d Aero Squadron
The 22nd Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 2nd Pursuit Group, First United States Army. ...
(Pursuit) 7 November 1918 – 29 January 1919
:
139th Aero Squadron
The 139th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a day pursuit (fighter) squadron as part of the 2d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. ...
(Pursuit) 7 November 1918 – late January 1919
: Det. of
24th Aero Squadron
The 24th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic reconnaissance over the entire len ...
(Obs), 9–18 Oct 1918, 27 Oct – 6 Nov 1918
: Det. of
91st Aero Squadron
The 91st Aero Squadron was a unit of the Air Service, United States Army that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The 91st was one of the first five American flying squadrons to reach France, arriving at Chaumont Hill 402 Aerodrom ...
(Obs), 16 Oct 1918 – Nov 1918
:
186th Aero Squadron
The 186th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic reconnaissance over the entire l ...
(Observation), 29 Oct 1918 – 15 April 1919
*
Touquin Aerodrome
: Located WSW of
Touquin, ÃŽle-de-France
Touquin () is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the ÃŽle-de-France region in north-central France.
Demographics
Inhabitants of Touquin are called ''Touquinois''.
See also
*Communes of the Seine-et-Marne department
The following is ...
: French and American Air Service airfield.
: Headquarters,
1st Pursuit Group
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, 28 June – 9 July 1918
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27th Aero Squadron
The 27th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit) 28 June – 9 July 1918
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94th Aero Squadron
The 94th Aero Squadron was the United States Army Air Service designation for the current 94th Fighter Squadron that fought on the Western Front during World War I..
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of th ...
(Pursuit) 30 June – 9 July 1918
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95th Aero Squadron
The 95th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. It was the first American pursuit (fighter) squadron to fly in combat on the Western Front, beginning on 8 March 1918.Order ...
(Pursuit) 28 June – 9 July 1918
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147th Aero Squadron
The 147th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit) 28 June – 9 July 1918
*
Vaucouleurs Aerodrome
'VaucouleursAerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located West-Northwest of Vaucouleurs, in the Meuse department of France, located approximately from Paris.
Overview
The airfield was built during the spring of 19 ...
: Two airfields (French and American Air Services): first built NNW of
Vaucouleurs, Lorraine, then second field west of the city, on the "Plateau de Bussy".
: Headquarters,
3d Pursuit Group, 30 July – 20 September 1918
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28th Aero Squadron
The 28th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. I ...
(Pursuit), 16 July –20 September 1918
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49th Aero Squadron
The 49th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 2d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. Its ...
(Pursuit), 28 July – 2 August 1918
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93d Aero Squadron
The 93d Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit), 28 July – 24 September 1918
::
103d Aero Squadron
The 103rd Aero Squadron was an aviation pursuit squadron of the U.S. Air Service that served in combat in France during World War I. Its original complement included pilots from the disbanded Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps. One ...
(Pursuit), 7 August –20 September 1918
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213th Aero Squadron
The 213th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit), 26 July – 24 September 1918
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139th Aero Squadron
The 139th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a day pursuit (fighter) squadron as part of the 2d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. ...
(Pursuit), 28 May – 30 June 1918
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Vavincourt Aerodrome
Vavincourt Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located south of Vavincourt, in the Meuse department in north-eastern France.
Overview
The airfield was built during the summer of 1918 by the French troops with an ...
: Located SSE of
Vavincourt, Lorraine
: American Air Service airfield and depot
: Headquarters,
1st Army Observation Group
The 7th Operations Group is the operational flying component of the United States Air Force 7th Bomb Wing, stationed at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The 7th Operations Group currently flies the B-1 Lancer.
The 7th Operations Group is a direct s ...
, 22 September – 11 November 1918
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24th Aero Squadron
The 24th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic reconnaissance over the entire len ...
(Obs) 22 September 1918 – 15 April 1919
::
91st Aero Squadron
The 91st Aero Squadron was a unit of the Air Service, United States Army that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The 91st was one of the first five American flying squadrons to reach France, arriving at Chaumont Hill 402 Aerodrom ...
(Obs) 21 September 1918 – 21 November 1918
::: Det. operated from Souilly, 9–18 Oct 1918, 27 Oct-6 Nov 1918
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9th Aero Squadron
The 9th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic night reconnaissance over the en ...
(Night Observation) 21 Sept – 21 Nov 1918
*
Verdun area
: Allied airfields at undetermined locations around
Verdun, Lorraine
Verdun (, , , ; official name before 1970 ''Verdun-sur-Meuse'') is a large city in the Meuse department in Grand Est, northeastern France. It is an arrondissement of the department.
Verdun is the biggest city in Meuse, although the capital ...
:: Detachment of
27th Aero Squadron
The 27th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group, First United States Army. It ...
(Pursuit) 25 Sep – 12 Dec 1918
:: Detachment of
95th Aero Squadron
The 95th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. It was the first American pursuit (fighter) squadron to fly in combat on the Western Front, beginning on 8 March 1918.Order ...
(Pursuit) 7 -11 Nov 1918
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Villeneuve-les-Vertus Aerodrome
Villeneuve-les-Vertus Aerodrome was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located northeast of Vertus, in the Marne department in northeastern France.
Overview
The airfield was built by the French Air Service in early 1917, widely ...
: Located NE of
Vertus, Champagne-Ardenne
Vertus () is a former commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France. On 1 January 2018, it was merged into the new commune of Blancs-Coteaux. The Encyclopédiste Antoine-Claude-Pierre Masson de La Motte-Conflans (1727–1801) was born ...
: French Air Service airfield
: 1st Pursuit Organization and Training Center January 1918 – 5 May 1918
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94th Aero Squadron
The 94th Aero Squadron was the United States Army Air Service designation for the current 94th Fighter Squadron that fought on the Western Front during World War I..
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of th ...
(Pursuit) 5 March – 1 April 1918
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95th Aero Squadron
The 95th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. It was the first American pursuit (fighter) squadron to fly in combat on the Western Front, beginning on 8 March 1918.Order ...
(Pursuit) 18 February – 1 April 1918
Support aerodromes and depots
*
Colombey-les-Belles Aerodrome
Colombey-les-Belles Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France used by the Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force. It was located near Colombey-les-Belles, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.
...
: Headquarters, Commanding General, Services of Supply
: 1st Air Depot. : Two airfields: Main depot, with flying ground in its northern part , and a new airfield built in April 1918 east of Colombey:
: Initial supply and equipment depot for new units. Army personnel/medical center. In charge of demobilizing American Air Service units after Armistice.
: Located WNW of
Colombey-les-Belles, Lorraine
::: Advance Air Depots at Behonne Aerodrome, north of Bar-le-Duc, and at
Vavincourt Aerodrome
Vavincourt Aerodrome, was a temporary World War I airfield in France. It was located south of Vavincourt, in the Meuse department in north-eastern France.
Overview
The airfield was built during the summer of 1918 by the French troops with an ...
, a further in the same direction.
* Courban Aerodrome and Depot ,
: 3rd Aircraft Depot/3rd Aeroplane supply Depot (?) from May 1918 to March 1918, replaced by a French "Depot de Matérial Aéronautique No 3", in charge of demobilizing French units. The depot was built on both sides of the railway station of Courban, with surprisingly traces still visible today.
Grand Aerodrome: Located west of Neufchâteau, Vosges.
: Airfield:
: Airfield built during summer 1918; it did not see any operational use.
258th Aero Squadron
The 258th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the VII Corp ...
arrived on 18 November 1918, followed in early 1919 by a few other squadrons bound for demobilization at Colombey-les-Belles. All were gone by mid April, then the airfield was turned back to agriculture.
* Latrecey Depot
: 2d Air Depot, located south of the village, along the railway line. Nearing completion by the day of the Armistice, it was never fully operational.
*
Orly Aerodrome and Depot, Paris
: Air Service Acceptance Park No. 1
: Now:
Orly Airport
Paris Orly Airport (french: Aéroport de Paris-Orly), commonly referred to as Orly , is one of two international airports serving the French capital, Paris, the other one being Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). It is located partially in Orly an ...
* Ravennefontaines Depot
: 6th Air Depot, operational late October 1918 - June 1919.
*
Romorantin Aerodrome
Romorantin - Pruniers Air Detachment (DA 273) is a French Air Force military facility, located southwest of Romorantin-Lanthenay, in the Loir-et-Cher Departments of France, department of central France.
Pruniers airfield was part of a huge depot ...
: Air Service Production Center No. 2.
: Receiving point for all Liberty DH-4 planes shipped from the United States as well as a salvage area for wrecked airplanes.
: Located near
Romorantin-Lanthenay, Centre
Romorantin-Lanthenay (), commonly known as Romorantin, is a communes of France, commune and town in the Loir-et-Cher departments of France, department, regions of France, administrative region of Centre-Val de Loire, France.
It is the capital cit ...
*
St. Maixent Replacement Barracks
The Air Service Replacement Concentration Barracks is a former military facility in the vicinity of Saint-Maixent-l'École, Poitou-Charentes, France. It was used by the Air Service, United States Army as the Air Service Replacement Concentration ...
: Air Service Replacement Concentration Center
: Primary reception and classification center for new units assigned to AEF.
: Located in
Saint-Maixent-l'École
Saint-Maixent-l'École () is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.
Geography
Saint-Maixent-l'École is located in the Haut Val de Sèvre area of western France, about from Niort and from La Rochelle. The town sits in a fe ...
,
Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes (; oc, Peitau-Charantas; Poitevin-Saintongese: ) is a former administrative region on the southwest coast of France. It is part of the new region Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It comprises four departments: Charente, Charente-Maritime, D ...
* Vinets Aerodrome
: 5th Air Depot
: Undetermined location near
Vinets, Champagne-Ardenne
Vinets is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France.
Population
See also
*Communes of the Aube department
The following is a list of the 431 communes of the Aube department of France.
The communes cooperate in the followin ...
* Châtenay sur Seine
: Air Service Spare Depot
Training schools
;; Aviation Instruction Centers:
* 1st Aviation Instructional Center (1st AIC)
: Reuilly Barracks, Paris (Headquarters)
: Mechanics Training School, with troops dispatched to the following factories:
:: Hispano-Suiza Factory
:: Renault Factory
:: Breguet Factory
:: Brasier Factory
:: Nieuport Factory
:: Bleriot Factory
* 2d Aviation Instructional Center (2d AIC)
:
Tours Aerodrome
Tours Aerodrome was a complex of military airfields in the French department of Indre-et-Loire, 6 km (3.2 NM) north-northeast of the city of Tours. They were used during World War I as part of the Second Air Instructional Center (2d AIC), Am ...
: French pilot school from October 1915, control transferred to American Air Service on 1 November 1917.
: Preliminary observation, radio, photography and gunnery school
: Located near:
Tours, Centre
Tours ( , ) is one of the largest cities in the region of Centre-Val de Loire, France. It is the prefecture of the department of Indre-et-Loire. The commune of Tours had 136,463 inhabitants as of 2018 while the population of the whole metropoli ...
: Now:
Tours Val de Loire Airport
Tours Val de Loire Airport (french: link=no, Aéroport Tours-Val de Loire) is an airport in the French Departments of France, department of Indre-et-Loire, north-northeast of the city of Tours in the Loire Valley (''Val de Loire''). The airport ...
* 3d Aviation Instruction Center (3d AIC)
:
Issoudun Aerodrome
Issoudun Aerodrome was a complex of military airfields in the vicinity of Issoudun, Centre, France. They were used during World War I as part of the Third Air Instructional Center, American Expeditionary Forces for training United States airmen ...
:
: Advanced pursuit and observation school
: Located near:
Issoudun, Centre
* 4th Aviation Instruction Center (4th AIC)
:
Avord Aerodrome
: ''see also: Organization of the Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force''
When the United States entered World War I on 6 April 1917, the Air Service of the United States Army existed only as a branch of the Signal Corps, and was kno ...
:
: Largest French Air Service flying school for advance training and night flying; effective operation of 4th AIC to be confirmed...
: Location: NW of
Avord, Centre
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Geography
A farming area comprising the village and several hamlets situate ...
: Now:
Avord Air Base
Avord Air Base or BA 702 (french: Base Aérienne 702 Capitaine Georges Madon), named after Captain Georges Madon, is a base of the French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'air et de l'espace) located north northwest of Avord in central France.
...
(BA 102)
* 5th Aviation Instruction Center (5th AIC)
: Bron Aerodrome (Rhone), near Lyons, France
:
: Mechanics training school (closed late 1917)*
* 6th Aviation Instruction Center (6th AIC)
* Numerous advance flying schools organized by French Air Service from 1915 on several airfields (one field was former Wright brothers' airfield of 1909), near Pau (Pyrenees Atlantiques), France. Effective operation of 6th AIC to be confirmed...
* 7th Aviation Instruction Center (7th AIC)
: Aulnat Aerodrome,
east of
Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne.
:
: Bombardment training school with French Air Service bombardment school.
: Now:
Clermont-Ferrand Airport
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (french: Aéroport de Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne) is an airport serving the French city of Clermont-Ferrand. It is located east of the city, in Aulnat, both '' communes'' of the Puy-de-Dôme department in the Au ...
* 8th Aviation Instruction Center (8th AIC)
:
Foggia Aerodrome
:
: Foggia, Italy
* The 5th Aviation Instruction Center at Bron (now Lyon–Bron Airport
Lyon–Bron Airport (french: Aéroport de Lyon-Bron) is an airport located in Bron, east of Lyon, both Communes of the Rhône department, communes of the Rhône (department), Rhône Departments of France, department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes R ...
) was located at the French Air Service Mechanics School. The first Americans were sent to the school in mid-September, 1917. The school was overcrowded and was lacking in proper quarters and mess facilities for the Americans. Also, a lack of English-speaking instructors led to the decision to withdraw the Americans from the school. Students were sent to the 3d AIC at Issodun, with the last departing on 4 December 1917.[US National Archives, Gorrell's History of the American Expeditionary Forces Air Service, Series J Volume 10 Histories of the 5th (Bron), and 6th (Pau) Aviation Instruction Centers, Cazaux Aviation Instruction Center, St. John-de-Monts Aerial Gunnery School, 1st-5th Aerial Observation Schools, I and II Corps Aeronautical Schools, and Detachments at the Artillery Candidates School, and French, English, and Italian Aviation Schools via http://www.fold3.com]
;; Artillery Aerial Observation Schools:
* 1st Artillery Aerial Observation School (1st AAOS)
:
: Coetquidan training range near Guer, in Brittany, France
* 2d Artillery Aerial Observation School (2d AAOS)
:
: Souge training range, near Bordeaux, France
: Now: Former Army training grounds (airfield closed), northwest of
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (french: link=no, Aéroport de Bordeaux-Mérignac) is the international airport of Bordeaux, in south-western France. It is situated in the Communes of France, ''commune'' of Mérignac, Gironde, Mérignac, west o ...
* 3d Artillery Aerial Observation School (3d AAOS)
: Mailly-le-Camp (Mailly training range), Aube.
: Aircraft of attached
99th Aero Squadron
The 99th Aero Squadron was an Air Service, United States Army unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Corps Observation Squadron, performing short-range, tactical reconnaissance over the V Corps ...
(11 March to 31 May 1918) were stationed at
Haussimont Aerodrome
: ''see also: Organization of the Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force''
When the United States entry into World War I, United States entered World War I on 6 April 1917, the Air Service of the United States Army existed only as a bra ...
, 1 km south of Haussimont, Marne.
* 4th Artillery Aerial Observation School (4th AAOS)
:
: Locmaria-Grand-Champ Aerodrome, near the Meucon training range, north of Vannes, in Brittany, France
* 5th Artillery Aerial Observation School (5th AAOS)
:
: Le Valdahon training range, 20 km east of Besançon, France
* Artillery Officers School (Aviation Detachment)
:
: Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg Aerodrome, on the Saumur Artillery School training grounds, south of Saumur, France
: Observation School for Artillery Officers
;; Miscellaneous AEF Schools
* Cazaux Aviation Instruction Center
:
: French aerial and anti-aircraft gunnery school created in 1915 on Cazaux Aerodrome, France; detachment of the American 2nd Aviation Instruction Center (Tours).
: Now:
Cazaux Air Base
Cazaux Air Base (french: Base aérienne 120 Cazaux) is a French Air and Space Force (french: Armée de l'air et de l'espace) base. The base is located in the village of Cazaux, part of the town of La Teste-de-Buch, and is approximately southwe ...
(BA 120)
* Saint-Jean-de-Monts Aerial Gunnery School
:
:
Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Saint-Jean-de-Monts () is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.
Geography
The town is situated in the west of the ''département'', between Notre-Dame-de-Monts and Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez. It is s ...
Aerodrome, France
* I Corps Aeronautical School**
:
Gondrecourt-le-Château
Gondrecourt-le-Château () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
On January 1, 1973 (prefectoral order dated December 1, 1972), the communes of Luméville-en-Ornois and Touraille-sous-Bois merged with and beca ...
, France
* II Corps Aeronautical School
:
: Chatillon-Sur-Seine Aerodrome, France
** The I Corps Aeronautical School was a temporary school, located at the French Air Service machine-gun training school at Gondrecourt-le-Château
Gondrecourt-le-Château () is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
On January 1, 1973 (prefectoral order dated December 1, 1972), the communes of Luméville-en-Ornois and Touraille-sous-Bois merged with and beca ...
. About 225 men were sent to the school during March and April, 1918.
British sector
* Allonville Aerodrome
: Approximate location: NE of
Allonville, Picardy
::
148th Aero Squadron
The 148th Aero Squadron was a unit of the United States Army Air Service that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a day pursuit (fighter) squadron, its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide es ...
(Pursuit),11–18 August 1918
::: Squadron attached to British 4th Army, operated as part of the RFC/RAF
* Auxi-le-Château Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Auxi-le-Château, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
::
17th Aero Squadron
The 17th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron. its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide escort to ...
(Pursuit), 19 August – 20 September 1918
::: Detachment operated from Beugnatre Aerodrome, 10–20 September 1918
::: Attached to several squadrons of the British RFC
* Baizieux Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Baizieux, Picardy
Bagneux () is a Communes of France, commune in the Departments of France, department of Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
Geography
Bagneux is located some 10 km north by northwest of Soissons and 25 km southeast o ...
::
148th Aero Squadron
The 148th Aero Squadron was a unit of the United States Army Air Service that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a day pursuit (fighter) squadron, its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide es ...
(Pursuit), 20 September –15 October 1918
::: Squadron attached to British 4th Army, operated as part of the RFC/RAF
* Bray-Dunes Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Bray-Dunes, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Bray-Dunes (; vls, Bray-Duunn) is a Commune of France, commune in the Nord (French department), Nord Departments of France, department in northern France. It is situated on the Belgian border, with Adinkerke being the closest Belgium, Belgian tow ...
::
103d Aero Squadron
The 103rd Aero Squadron was an aviation pursuit squadron of the U.S. Air Service that served in combat in France during World War I. Its original complement included pilots from the disbanded Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps. One ...
(Pursuit), 2–5 May 1918
* Cappelle Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Cappelle-la-Grande, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Cappelle-la-Grande (; nl, Kapelle) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
It is very close to Dunkirk.
Population
Heraldry
See also
*Communes of the Nord department
*Cappelle-la-Grande Open
The Cappelle-la-Grande Open is a ...
::
148th Aero Squadron
The 148th Aero Squadron was a unit of the United States Army Air Service that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a day pursuit (fighter) squadron, its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide es ...
(Pursuit), 30 June – 22 July 1918
::: Squadron attached to British 3d Army, operated as part of the RFC/RAF
* Petite Synthe Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Petite-Synthe, Nord-Pas-de-Calais Petite-Synthe (; vls, Klein-Sinten, lang) is a former commune of the Nord ''département'' in northern France.
The commune of Saint-Pol-sur-Mer was created in 1877, by its territory being detached from Petite-Synthe. In 1971 the commune of Dunk ...
::
17th Aero Squadron
The 17th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron. its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide escort to ...
(Pursuit), 20 June – 19 August 1918
::: Attached to several squadrons of the British RFC
* Remaisnil Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Remaisnil, Picardy
::
148th Aero Squadron
The 148th Aero Squadron was a unit of the United States Army Air Service that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a day pursuit (fighter) squadron, its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide es ...
(Pursuit), 18 August – 20 September 1918
::: Squadron attached to British 4th Army, operated as part of the RFC/RAF
* Beugnâtre Aerodrome
: Located W of
Beugnâtre, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
:: Detachment of
17th Aero Squadron
The 17th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron. its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide escort to ...
(Pursuit), 10–20 September 1918
* Crochte Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Crochte, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Crochte is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
Heraldry
See also
*Communes of the Nord department
The following is a list of the 648 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic.
The communes cooperate in the f ...
::
103d Aero Squadron
The 103rd Aero Squadron was an aviation pursuit squadron of the U.S. Air Service that served in combat in France during World War I. Its original complement included pilots from the disbanded Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps. One ...
(Pursuit), 8 June – 4 July 1918
* Guinness Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Guînes, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
::
22d Aero Squadron
The 22nd Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 2nd Pursuit Group, First United States Army. ...
(Observation) 24–26 June 1918
* Saint-Omer Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Saint-Omer, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Saint-Omer (; vls, Sint-Omaars) is a commune and sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department in France.
It is west-northwest of Lille on the railway to Calais, and is located in the Artois province. The town is named after Saint Audomar, wh ...
::
28th Aero Squadron
The 28th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 3d Pursuit Group, First United States Army. I ...
(Pursuit), 24–27 June 1918
* Leffrinckoucke Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Leffrinckoucke, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Leffrinckoucke (; nl, Leffrinkhoeke; vls, Leffrinkoeke) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
Heraldry
Population
Twin towns
Leffrinckoucke is twinned with:
* Węgorzewo in Poland
In popular culture
The end scenes o ...
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103d Aero Squadron
The 103rd Aero Squadron was an aviation pursuit squadron of the U.S. Air Service that served in combat in France during World War I. Its original complement included pilots from the disbanded Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps. One ...
(Pursuit), 5 May – 18 June 1918
* Sonchamp Aerodrome
: Undetermined location near
Sonchamp, ÃŽle-de-France
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17th Aero Squadron
The 17th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I.
As a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron. its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide escort to ...
(Pursuit), 20 September – 4 November 1918
[Reference fo]
Geographic coordinates of Aerodromes
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[Maurer, Maurer (1978), The US Air Service In World War I, Office of Air Force History, Headquarters USAF]
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Air Service American Expeditionary Force aerodromes in France
20th-century military history of the United States
Aviation in World War I
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