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escadrille

/ˌɛs.kəˈdɹɪl/

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noun

/ˌɛs.kəˈdɹɪl/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое военное подразделение, особенно эскадрилью ВВС, обычно состоящую из шести самолётов, как это использовалось во Франции во время Первой мировой войны.

A noun referring to a small military squadron, especially an air force unit typically consisting of six aircraft, as used in France during World War I.

  1. Small military squadronC1formal

    A small unit of military aircraft or ships, typically consisting of a few planes or vessels.

    ruНебольшая военная эскадрилья

    • The escadrille was deployed for reconnaissance missions.
    • He commanded an escadrille of fighter planes during the war.
    • The escadrille flew in formation over the battlefield.

    Synonymsflightsquadron

  2. World War I French air unitC2formalbritish

    A French air force squadron, typically consisting of six aircraft, used during World War I.

    ruЭскадрилья

    • The Lafayette Escadrille was a famous squadron of American volunteers in the French Air Service.
    • The escadrille engaged in dogfights over the Western Front.
    • Pilots in the escadrille were known for their bravery and skill.

    Synonymssquadron

Forms
  • escadrilles plural form
  • escadrilles' possessive plural form
  • escadrille's possessive singular form