Escadrille 3
Escadrille 3 Les Cigognes ('The Storks') was a famous French aviation unit during the World War I. It was often referred to as the 'Stork Escadrille N3' due to its insignia. Pilots from Groupe de Combat 12 adopted the name and placed images of storks in different phases of flying on their planes.
| Escadrille BL 3 – MS 3 – N 3 – SPA 3 | |
|---|---|
Escadrille emblem – flying stork, down-stroke | |
| Active | 1912 |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Air Service |
| Type | Pursuit Squadron |
| Engagements | World War I |
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