Escadrille SPA.48
Escadrille SPA.48 was a unit of the French Air Force during World War I.
Unit history
Escadrille 48 was created on 29 March 1915 at Villacoublay near Paris, flying the Morane-Saulnier L. Active throughout the war at various locations on the Western Front, the escadrille replaced its aircraft with Nieuports in early 1915, then with SPADs at the end of 1916. By 11 November 1918 the pilots of the escadrille had logged 9,826 flying hours, with 54 confirmed and 48 probable victories, at a cost of 11 killed and 12 wounded.Commanders
Notable members
- Albert Achard
- René Dousinelle
- Gilbert de Guingand
- Auguste Lahoulle
- René Montrion
- Jean Navarre
- Jacques Roques
- Armand de Turenne
- Edmond Caillaux
Aircraft flown
- Morane-Saulnier L
- Nieuport 10
- Nieuport 12
- Nieuport 11
- Nieuport 17
- SPAD S.VII