17th Aero Squadron
The 17th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. As a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron. its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide escort to reconnaissance and bombardment squadrons over enemy territory. It also attacked enemy observation balloons, and perform close air support and tactical bombing attacks of enemy forces along the front lines.
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17th Aero Squadron
The 17th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. As a Day Pursuit (Fighter) Squadron. its mission was to engage and clear enemy aircraft from the skies and provide escort to reconnaissance and bombardment squadrons over enemy territory. It also attacked enemy observation balloons, and perform close air support and tactical bombing attacks of enemy forces along the front lines.
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The 17th Aero Squadron was a U ...... Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
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Replica 17th Aero Squadron Sop ...... wn by Lt. George A. Vaughn Jr.
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American Expeditionary Forces Attached to: Royal Air Force
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The 17th Aero Squadron was a U ...... forces along the front lines.
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