Escadrille 67

Escadrille 67 of the French Air Force was founded at Lyon-Bron Airport during the First World War, on 17 September 1915.

[1] Dubbed Escadrille N67 for the Nieuport two-seaters they operated, the new unit performed numerous reconnaissance, photographic, artillery direction, and bombing missions.

In July, they were cited a second time, for engaging in 257 combats and downing 11 enemy aircraft.

It was assigned to an ad hoc Groupe Provisoire de Bonneuil subordinated to III Armee.

[1] Escadrille SPA 67 remains an active part of the French Air Force.

A Nieuport 11 , the first French single-seat fighter.
A SPAD S.VII single-seat fighter .
A SPAD S.XIII , typical of the escadrille's equipment.
Georges Flachaire, one of the squadron's aces.
Jean Navarre was the original ace to paint his airplane scarlet.