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The Lafayette Escradrille
A century ago 38 Americans from every walk of life volunteered to fly in the First World War. It was their own idea—to fight in the skies to aid our oldest ally, France, long before the United States entered the war. They were willing to pay the ultimate price. They helped move their reluctant nation to ultimately join the Allies and enter the fight. They were the Lafayette Escadrille. We’ll hear from the film’s director, Darroch Greer along with Paul Glenshaw.
Please watch this 20-minute version of ‘The Lafayette Escadrille’ in preparation for the Third Thursday program. WATCH THE PREVIEW
About the Speakers: Darroch Greer is a documentary filmmaker and historical researcher. He’s written and produced documentaries on the Civil War, Native America, and popular culture for Discovery, the History Channel, PBS and VH1.
Paul Glenshaw is a co-director and co-writer of The Lafayette Escadrille. He is a lecturer and instructor on art and history for the Smithsonian Associates, and a regular contributor to the Smithsonian’s Air & Space magazine. His career includes numerous projects for art and aviation museums across the country.
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By Hoover HeadlinesA century ago 38 Americans from every walk of life volunteered to fly in the First World War. It was their own idea—to fight in the skies to aid our oldest ally, France, long before the United States entered the war. They were willing to pay the ultimate price. They helped move their reluctant nation to ultimately join the Allies and enter the fight. They were the Lafayette Escadrille. We’ll hear from the film’s director, Darroch Greer along with Paul Glenshaw.
Please watch this 20-minute version of ‘The Lafayette Escadrille’ in preparation for the Third Thursday program. WATCH THE PREVIEW
About the Speakers: Darroch Greer is a documentary filmmaker and historical researcher. He’s written and produced documentaries on the Civil War, Native America, and popular culture for Discovery, the History Channel, PBS and VH1.
Paul Glenshaw is a co-director and co-writer of The Lafayette Escadrille. He is a lecturer and instructor on art and history for the Smithsonian Associates, and a regular contributor to the Smithsonian’s Air & Space magazine. His career includes numerous projects for art and aviation museums across the country.