| 单词 | escadrille |
| 例句 | Life in the escadrille was glamorous and deadly. Long entombed at National Cathedral, a forgotten hero of WWI is recalled 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Just outside the place were the camps of three flying escadrilles, side by side. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z Anti-aircraft guns were popping, and the French escadrille had already mounted to give battle. Army Boys in France or, From Training Camp to Trenches 2011-06-15T02:00:18.907Z Each group consists of dirigibles and aeroplane "escadrilles," and is fully equipped with establishments, etc. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z And then the commander of our escadrille vanished. Stalin's Cult of Personality Rises Again in Russia 2010-05-04T21:23:00Z After the United States entered the conflict, the escadrille was absorbed into the American air service, and today its members are considered the godfathers of the U.S. Long entombed at National Cathedral, a forgotten hero of WWI is recalled 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Thus had been set up in this locality, where heretofore no aircraft activities had been carried on to any extent, a most perfect escadrille. Air Service Boys Over The Rhine Fighting Above The Clouds For all you know, what we've done may turn out to be ten times more important than all the work of the entire escadrille to-day. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret He was always on the attack—"shoved his gun into the enemy's face" as his fellows in the escadrille expressed it. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons In France the unit was the 'escadrille', consisting of six machines, and roughly corresponding to what we call a flight. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force “I don’t think Prince minded going,” fellow escadrille pilot James R. McConnell wrote. Long entombed at National Cathedral, a forgotten hero of WWI is recalled 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Yes, the two Hun spies were undoubtedly there, and already busily engaged in doing something that could only mean trouble for the American escadrille. Air Service Boys Flying for Victory or, Bombing the Last German Stronghold "But why me any more than you, Tom, or any other fellow in the escadrille?" continued Jack, sorely bewildered. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret He has no conception of the dramatic possibilities of a situation—something to be profoundly thankful for in the commander of an escadrille de chasse. High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France In the sky an escadrille of French planes had appeared and the three German specks had vanished, followed by a trail of little puffs of shrapnel. One Man's Initiation—1917 The pursuit or battle squadrons—the escadrilles de chasse—are composed of small and very fast planes, such as the Spad and Nieuport. Italy at War and the Allies in the West This rôle devolved upon the most rapid airplanes, which were then the Morane-Saunier-Parasols, and in the spring of 1915 these formed the first escadrilles de chasse, one for each army. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air The other member of the escadrille was looking interested. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret For the past ten days I have been attached—it is only a temporary transfer—to a French escadrille of which Manning, an American, is a member. High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France The aerial fleet is sub-divided into squadrons called "escadrilles," each of which comprises six machines and pilots. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War The airplanes are organized in escadrilles, usually composed of ten machines each, for three distinct purposes. Italy at War and the Allies in the West But the methodical Germans, without delay, supplied their constructors with definite types of machines in order to make their escadrilles harmonious. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air It was of course in the villa placed at the disposal of the escadrille, many miles back of the first line of trenches. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret The escadrille had just been sent to a quiet part of the front for two weeks' repos, but the day after my arrival orders came to fly to Belfort, for special duty. High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France Moreover a round 33 escadrilles of all the various types were in reserve. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War I looked for my escadrille, and saw these machines way off in the distance. America's War for Humanity The fighting enemy escadrilles, with their new series of machines and their improvements, won for a few days the complete mastery of the air. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air Of course, when the wind and weather permitted, there was always plenty of excitement among the airplane escadrilles. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret We learned that a captain had actually been assigned to command an American escadrille and that the Americans at the front had been recalled and placed under his orders. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun For instance, it is stated that there were thirty escadrilles of Bleriot monoplanes together with pilots at the front, in addition to thirty mixed escadrilles of the other prohibited types with their fliers. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War When I heard the rumor that our escadrille might get orders to move at any hour, I decided that it was up to me to look MY machine over. Air Service Boys in the Big Battle Or, Silencing the Big Guns He asked for and obtained a rapid concentration of all the available escadrilles, and demanded of them vigorous offensive tactics. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air And another of the escadrille had the honor of getting above those observation balloons before a couple of them could be hastily pulled down. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret Rockwell made the esprit of the escadrille, and the Captain voiced the sentiments of us all when, in announcing his death, he said: "The best and bravest of us all is no more." Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun This last query was instantly replied to from below by the private sign denoting that the parties below were of such and such squad or escadrille quartered at Aerodrome No. Our Pilots in the Air Not so many Americans are in this branch of the escadrille as are in others," Torn went on; "so Harry and Jack and I are a sort of little trio all by ourselves. Air Service Boys in the Big Battle Or, Silencing the Big Guns Major de Rose ordered enemy-chasing, and electrified and inspired his escadrilles. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air He made the ascent with his customary brilliancy, which had won him the admiration of the entire escadrille. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret Of the other members of the escadrille Sergeant Givas Lufbery, American citizen and soldier, but dweller in the world at large, was among the earliest to wear the French airman's wings. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun But early in the summer of 1915 the progress realized in aviation resulted in its forming a separate branch of the army, with campaign and enemy-chasing escadrilles. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air "This was after I heard the terrible news about poor Harry at your escadrille," Nellie broke in, to say to Tom and Jack. Air Service Boys in the Big Battle Or, Silencing the Big Guns A legend was current as to the large quantity of "wood broken" by Guynemer in his early days with the escadrille. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air Tom recognized the mark on the side, and knew the muffled figure seated in the machine was the commander of the escadrille. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret Only four days later, however, Rockwell brought down the escadrille's first plane in his initial aërial combat. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Meanwhile the staff was preparing to reorganize the army escadrilles. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air Generally after they capture one of our escadrille members, dead or alive, they fly over our lines a few days later and drop a cap, or a glove, or something that belongs to the prisoner. Air Service Boys in the Big Battle Or, Silencing the Big Guns Since then methods have changed, and the future belongs to fighting escadrilles or groups of machines. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air During these quiet periods the members of the American escadrille were sometimes hard pushed for ways in which to pass the time away, and amuse themselves. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret Then a pilot from another fighting escadrille telephoned us that he had seen a Nieuport falling. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun As at the battle of the Somme, so at the battle of the Aisne our aërial escadrilles were in close touch with the general staff and the other arms of the service. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air Having fallen on the camp of the escadrille with which they were formerly quartered, it was, strictly speaking, the property of the airmen there. Air Service Boys in the Big Battle Or, Silencing the Big Guns The groups belonging to our fighting escadrilles on both banks of the Somme achieved this result. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air While some of the American aviators had received wounds in recent engagements there had been no chair vacant for some little time now; and hence no gloom rested on the escadrille. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret I had been sent to a hospital at the end of August, because of a lame back resulting from a smash up in landing, and couldn't follow the escadrille until later. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun A brilliant chasing escadrille which for the past two years has fought in every sector of the front with wonderful spirit and admirable self-sacrifice. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air We can go to our old escadrille and make arrangements to start from there. Air Service Boys in the Big Battle Or, Silencing the Big Guns When he reappeared at his escadrille's head-quarters on May 18, quite cheerful but with a set face and flaming eyes, no one dared discuss his cure with him. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air The escadrilles, little by little, headed in the same direction, and Guynemer was about to leave the Sixth Army. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air At last the pilot receives his call to the front, where he takes his place in some established or newly formed escadrille. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun To economize and coördinate strength, all the fighting escadrilles at Verdun were grouped under the sole command of Major de Rose. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air And all the pilots of the escadrille, in turn, came to sign it. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air Meanwhile they were preparing the Somme battle; the escadrilles familiarized themselves with their ground, and new machines were tried. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air In fact I was surprised to find the quarters as good as they were when I rejoined the escadrille a couple of weeks after its arrival in the Somme. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Generally the escadrille is relieved by another fighting unit after two hours over the lines. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun The eight escadrilles of fighting machines form a rather interesting colony. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun We had never before been grouped with as many other fighting escadrilles, nor at a field so near the front. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun The two which flew lowest were assaulted by one of our escadrilles, and the pilots, seeing a machine fall in flames, thought at first it was their own victory. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air Four "palms"--the record for the escadrille, glitter upon the ribbon of the Croix de Guerre accompanying his Médaille Militaire. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun The escadrille's next serious encounter with the foe took place a few days later. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Two days after Prince's death the escadrille received orders to leave for the Somme. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun As a matter of fact the escadrille was to be sent to Luxeuil in the Vosges to take part in the Mauser raid. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun The escadrille had only just reached its new station, when Guynemer had to go into hospital, whence he wrote his father on July 18 as follows: Dear Father: Knocked out again. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air There was trouble getting new airplanes for every one in the escadrille. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun When the escadrille arrived at Luxeuil it found a great surprise in the form of a large British aviation contingent. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Kiffin Rockwell and Lufbery were the first to get their new machines ready and on the 23rd of September went out for the first flight since the escadrille had arrived at Luxeuil. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Two Germans were brought down by machines they attacked and the four pilots from the American escadrille accounted for one each. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Our escadrilles had done their duty as scouts before the attack. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air Before its arrival in the Somme the escadrille had always been quartered in towns and the life of the pilots was all that could be desired in the way of comforts. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun These are handled by escadrilles equipped with bigger machines. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun He was the founder of the American escadrille and every one in it had come to rely on him. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun They keenly appreciated the fact that four men from the American escadrille had brought down four Germans, and had cleared the way for their squadron returning from Oberndorf. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun The best protection is afforded by the chasing units, fitted to spread terror and death far afield, or to stop enemy escadrilles bound on a similar errand. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air What with the pilots already breveted, and the élèves, or pupils in the training-schools, there were quite enough of our compatriots to man the dozen airplanes in one escadrille. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun We left en escadrille, at 30-second intervals, at 6:30 A.M. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Kiffin Rockwell and Victor Chapman had been there for months, and I had just arrived, when on the 16th of April orders came for the Americans to join their escadrille at Luxeuil, in the Vosges. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Even men of higher rank who although connected with his escadrille are not pilots, treat him with respect. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun The squadrons, numbering more than 270, were divided into bombing, chasing, patrolling and field escadrilles, these last being intrusted with scouting, photographing, and artillery work, in constant touch with the infantry. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air The escadrille was ordered to the sector of Verdun. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun The news of Rockwell's death was telephoned to the escadrille. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun The mechanics and the rest of the personnel left, as usual, in the escadrille's trucks with the material. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Our escadrille was listed on the schedule with the other fighting units, each of which has its specified flying hours, rotating so there is always an escadrille de chasse over the lines. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun But these airplanes, while doing this special work, must be protected by patrolling escadrilles. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air Trips are made in squadron formation and sham battles are effected with other escadrilles, as the smallest unit of an aërial fleet is called. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun No greater blow could have befallen the escadrille. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun On Monday morning Mac, Parsons, and myself went out at nine o'clock on the third patrol of the escadrille. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun I am placed in a peculiar position in the escadrille. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Here again, copying the French services, Germany strengthened her chasing escadrilles during the whole winter of 1916-1917, and by the following spring she possessed no less than forty. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air The escadrille passed through Paris on its way to the Somme front. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun Lufbery, the most skillful and successful fighter in the escadrille, would venture far into the enemy's lines and spiral down over a German aviation camp, daring the pilots to venture forth. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun There were no arrangements for cooking and the Americans depended on the other escadrilles for food. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun The captain of the unit once lost his whole escadrille, and on the last trip eight lost their lives. Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun His death has left a great void in this escadrille. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air |
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