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Monday, May 27, 2013

France Pays Tribute To First U.S. Fighter Pilots

Every Memorial Day weekend just outside of Paris, a ceremony is held to honor a group of Americans who fought in France. Before the U.S. entered World War I, 10 American pilots volunteered for the French air force and formed a squadron. They scored some 200 victories against the Germans and solidified Franco-American friendship.

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