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The Eagle Squadrons were three fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) formed with volunteer pilots from the United States during the early days of World War II (1940), prior to United State's entry into the war in December 1941.
Eagle Squadrons. Under American law, it was illegal for United States citizens to join the armed forces of foreign nations. In doing so, they lost their citizenship, although Congress passed a blanket pardon in 1944.
Aug 19, 2017 · Learn about the history and achievements of the Eagle Squadrons, three American-piloted RAF fighter units that fought in Europe before and during the U.S. entry into World War II. Find out how they were recruited, trained, and transferred to the U.S. 8th Air Force, and who were the first American aces of the war.
Learn how American pilots who fought for the RAF during World War II later became members of the Eighth Air Force. Find out the reasons, the process, and the challenges of transferring from the British to the American forces.
Oct 1, 2007 · Learn about the history and legacy of the Eagle Squadrons, the three American fighter units that flew for the Royal Air Force in World War II. Find out how they came to Britain, what planes they flew, and how they influenced the USAAF.
Eagle Squadrons. On the other side of the world, Americans flocked in droves to British and Canadian recruiting stations. Approximately 15,000 joined the Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force where, as a rule, they were assimilated into various flying units.
May 22, 2018 · Stories. Eagle Squadron Memories. Desperate for proficient pilots to combat the Nazi onslaught, Britain found willing recruits in neutral America. by Frank Lorey III 5/22/2018. Members of No. 71 Squadron, the first of the Royal Air Force's "Eagle Squadrons," head out to their aircraft for the benefit of press cameras. (National Archives)
