Escadrille Spa.159

Escadrille Spa.159 was a French fighter squadron supporting VIII Armee during 1918. It was credited with destroying 11 German airplanes and an observation balloon.

History

Escadrille Spa.159 began on 16 January 1918 with a draft of personnel from Escadrille N.90. Assigned to VIII Armee, they were incorporated into Groupe [de Combat 20] in late February. In May, it replaced its Nieuport fighters with SPAD XIIIs; its unit designation was altered to Escadrille Spa.159.
Escadrille Spa.159 saw combat at the Battle of Saint-Mihiel. By war's end, the squadron had been credited with destroying 11 German airplanes and an observation balloon.

Commanders

Lieutenant Albert Roper: 16 January 1918
Lieutenant Georges Mazimann: 22 June 1918 - killed in action 20 July 1918
Lieutenant Henri Hay De Slade: 28 July 1918 - 11 November 1918

Notable member

Lieutenant Henri Hay De Slade

Aircraft

Nieuport fighters: 16 January 1918
SPAD XIII fighters: late February 1918.