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Meanings of squadrille in English

Portuguese
escadrille
Spanish
escadrille

Military aviation unit, usually between a flight and squadron in size.

        escadrille
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        Examples for "escadrille"
        Examples for "escadrille"
        1
        There was trouble getting new airplanes for every one in the escadrille.
        Flying for France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun
        2
        The escadrille passed through Paris on its way to the Somme front.
        Flying for France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun
        3
        And all the pilots of the escadrille, in turn, came to sign it.
        Georges Guynemer: Knight of the Air
        4
        Our escadrille had been in Luxeuil during the months of April and May.
        Flying for France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun
        5
        I must return to my escadrille, but I don't want to lose him.
        Georges Guynemer: Knight of the Air
        1
        Throughout his small squadron it would be the same, he thought.
        Colors Aloft!
        2
        He espied a small squadron of Germans approaching him at a quick trot.
        The Boy Allies on the Firing Line; Or, Twelve Days Battle Along ...
        3
        He left Ayscue with a small squadron to guard the mouth of the Thames.
        History of Holland
        4
        Admiral Lyons sailed away with a small squadron to reconnoitre the shores of Georgia and Circassia.
        The Three Commanders
        5
        The French reiterated their complaints, which were supported by a small squadron sent down to Mogador.
        Travels in Morocco, Volume 1.
        Translations for squadrille
        Portuguese
        escadrille
        Spanish
        escadrille