Escadrille Spa.100

Escadrille Spa.100 was a French fighter squadron active during the last 11 months of World [War I]. Flying combat as a component of larger fighter formations, Escadrille Spa.100 was credited with destroying 11 German airplanes and 12 observation balloons between 16 January and 11 November 1918.

History

Escadrille Spa.100 was based on a draft of men from Escadrille N.89. Formed on 16 January 1918, it was originally called Escadrille N.100 because it was outfitted with Nieuport 24, Nieuport 24bis, and Nieuport 27 aircraft. The new squadron was posted to VII Armee for duty. In early February, the escadrille was one of four incorporated into a new fighter grouping, Groupe [de Combat 17]. In early March, the squadron refitted with new SPAD S.7 and SPAD S.13 fighters. On 8 March, it was transferred to VI Armee; a week later, it was renamed Escadrille Spa.100. By the 11 November 1918 ceasefire, Escadrille Spa.100 was credited with the destruction of 11 German airplanes and 12 observation balloons.

Commanding officers

Lieutenant Charles Boudox d'Hautefeuille: 16 January 1918 - missing in action 20 April 1918
Lieutenant de Vaubicourt: 20 April 1918 - war's end

Notable member

Sous lieutenant Marcel Haegelen

Aircraft

Nieuport 24: 16 January 1918 - early March 1918
Nieuport 24bis: 16 January 1918 - early March 1918
Nieuport 27: 16 January 1918 - early March 1918
SPAD S.7: Early March 1918 - war's end.
SPAD S.13: Early March 1918 - war's end.