@LordGeorgeRodney hahaha an english kingdom, in your dreams lol english ancestors are kind of a mix between german and french, france rules england many years and the anglo saxon are from germany
"The first Eagle Squadron (No. 71) was formed in September 1940 and became operational for defensive duties on 5 February 1941. The three Eagle Squadrons were numbered 71, 121, and 133. Of the thousands that volunteered, 244 Americans served with the three Eagle Squadrons; 16 Britons also served as Squadron and Flight commanders."
Looks like LGR's correct, those 3 nascent Eagle Squadrons didn't bear fruit 'til '41, after the BoB had already been fought and won the previous year.
@TheWellington1014 Some members refused to transfer into the US Forces and remained as part of the RAF throughout the war.
Of all the Americans who flew in the Eagle Squadrons - 244 - over 50% ware WIA, KIA or POWs by the time the 4th FG was established in the US 8th Air Force.
Some of the history came from the American Air Museum in Britain Campaign newsletter of in the fall of 2000.
@TheWellington1014 In the late autumn of 1942 the USA had fully entered the war in Europe and the three RAF "Eagle" Squadrons were transferred to the 8th US Air Force and became the 4th Fighter Group. The promise not to transfer any members away lasted a month. Around 1/2 were transferred to other units, back to the states to train other pilots soon after becoming officers in the 8th Air Force. Initially the 4th FG continued to fly Spitfires till they were re-equipped with P-47 Thunderbolts.
@usa466
LOL! Read Juliet Barker's Conquest English Kingdom of France
: )
LordGeorgeRodney 2 weeks ago
@LordGeorgeRodney hahaha an english kingdom, in your dreams lol english ancestors are kind of a mix between german and french, france rules england many years and the anglo saxon are from germany
usa466 2 weeks ago
@usa466 lol!!
France was an English kingdom.. some of it's lands were English for near 300 years.
LordGeorgeRodney 2 weeks ago
@LottoWinner999
yawn
I am so fed up with beating the crap out of this guy!
LordGeorgeRodney 2 weeks ago
a lot of english culture and symbols come from france actualy, as england was under french influences for centuries
usa466 3 weeks ago
"The first Eagle Squadron (No. 71) was formed in September 1940 and became operational for defensive duties on 5 February 1941. The three Eagle Squadrons were numbered 71, 121, and 133. Of the thousands that volunteered, 244 Americans served with the three Eagle Squadrons; 16 Britons also served as Squadron and Flight commanders."
Looks like LGR's correct, those 3 nascent Eagle Squadrons didn't bear fruit 'til '41, after the BoB had already been fought and won the previous year.
nigee1970 1 month ago
@LottoWinner999 All Eagle squadrons didn't exist till 1941 and full strength in 1942!
Get over it
stop crying like a baby!
US contribution to Battle of Britain
big fat zero %
LordGeorgeRodney 1 month ago
@LottoWinner999 Dude get over the fact that only 7 American pilots flew in Battle of Britain campaign July – October 1940
HEE HEE!! There were more Irishman fighting that Americans!
Loser!
LordGeorgeRodney 1 month ago
@TheWellington1014 Some members refused to transfer into the US Forces and remained as part of the RAF throughout the war.
Of all the Americans who flew in the Eagle Squadrons - 244 - over 50% ware WIA, KIA or POWs by the time the 4th FG was established in the US 8th Air Force.
Some of the history came from the American Air Museum in Britain Campaign newsletter of in the fall of 2000.
Sent to: nigee1970
LottoWinner999 1 month ago
@TheWellington1014 In the late autumn of 1942 the USA had fully entered the war in Europe and the three RAF "Eagle" Squadrons were transferred to the 8th US Air Force and became the 4th Fighter Group. The promise not to transfer any members away lasted a month. Around 1/2 were transferred to other units, back to the states to train other pilots soon after becoming officers in the 8th Air Force. Initially the 4th FG continued to fly Spitfires till they were re-equipped with P-47 Thunderbolts.
LottoWinner999 1 month ago