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

PARIS - During a tour of the crypt, attendees of the May 27, 2010, ceremony at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial outside of Paris were able to see the 70 sarcophagi of the Airmen interned beneath the central arch. U.S. and French civilian and military leaders paid their respects to America's first combat pilots during the event, which also featured an aircraft flyover and ceremonial music. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Tony Wickman)

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