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The 94th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service fighter squadron that fought on the Western Front during World War I. [ 3 ] [ 7 ] The squadron was assigned as a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron as part of the 1st Pursuit Group , First United States Army .
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant. The 94 th Aero Squadron Restaurant didn’t take its name and location lightly. Named for the World War I unit commanded by hometown hero Eddie Rickenbacker and ...
94th Aero Squadron: 20 August 1917 AEF: 10 November 1917-1 Jun 1919 Pursuit Squadron Combat with 1st Pursuit Group [3] Patrols in the Toul and Aisne-Marne, Vesle and Verdun Sectors; Champagne-Marne Defensive Campaign; Aisne-Marne Offensive Campaign; St. Mihiel Offensive Campaign; Meuse-Argonne Offensive Campaign [3]
The squadron was activated at Kelly Field, Texas, on 20 August 1917 as the 94th Aero Squadron. On 8 April 1924, the unit was consolidated with the 103d Aero Squadron which was organized on 31 August 1917.
Ultimately, Tallichet designed, financed, or built more than 100 restaurants across the United States, including the Proud Bird next to Los Angeles International Airport and 94th Aero Squadron near Van Nuys Airport. Many designs were shaped by Tallichet's experience as a military aviator.
Although Rickenbacker's performance was rising, the 94th squadron's was still disappointing. After a sluggish summer at Chateau Thierry, Major Harold Hartney wanted new leadership to lead the Hat-in-the-Ring Gang to its former greatness. He chose Lieutenant Rickenbacker over several captains as the new commander of the 94th Squadron.
Kaye was credited with four confirmed German Fokkers shot down and three probables. He was promoted to captain and served as the commander of the 94th Squadron's 1st Flight. [1] Kaye’s four credited victories came on 29 September 1918, 5 October 1918, 18 October 1918, and 29 October 1918. He held the rank of 1st Lieutenant during each of ...
94th Aero Squadron (later 94th Squadron, 94th Pursuit Squadron, 94th Fighter Squadron, 94th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 94th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 94th Fighter Squadron): 5 May–17 November 1918, 22 August 1919 – 16 October 1945, 3 July 1946 – 6 February 1952 (detached 13 October 1947 – 16 February 1948), 18 August 1955 – 1 ...