Thursday, June 17, 2010

U.S., French remember America's first combat pilots

Gen. Roger Brady gives his remarks during a dignified ceremony at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial outside of Paris, May 27, 2010. U.S. and French civilian and military leaders paid their respects to America's first combat pilots during the event. The Lafayette Escadrille Memorial is a reminder for all of the American pilots of the Escadrille La Fayette and the Lafayette Flying Corps who died during service to the Allies during World War I. General Brady is the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Tony Wickman)