Westchester in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Eagle Squadrons
July 16, 2005
1. Eagle Squadrons Marker
In September 1940, during the Battle of Britain, there was formed in Yorkshire a Royal Air Force Squadron manned by American volunteers. This was 71 (Eagle) Squadron, joined in 1941 by 121 (Eagle) and 133 (Eagle) squadrons.
244 American and 16 British pilots were posted and these units participated in action against the German foe from across the English Channel until September of 1942, at which time they were handed over to the United States Army Air Force.
During service with the Royal Air Force, the three squadrons suffered casualties of 66 pilots killed in action or while on active service. This memorial is to honor these comrades. They served in valor.
This monument is erected through the generosity of Jaguar cars.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1940.
Location. 33° 56.122′ N, 118° 22.677′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Westchester. Marker is at the intersection of Aviation Blvd and 111th Street, on the right when traveling north on Aviation Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11022 Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tuskegee Airmen (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Lou Lenart, USMC (Ret.)
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Regarding Eagle Squadrons. The marker is on the grounds of The Proud Bird Restaurant. The airplane displayed near the marker, the Supermarine Spitfire, is one of a dozen vintage aircraft on display at the restaurant. Three original aircraft, not fiberglass replicas, are a DC-3, a Twin Beechcraft C-45, and an A-4 Blue Angels jet.
The Spitfire was in service with many different groups and on many different fronts. Belgians, Free French, Poles, Czechs, Americans, and British Commonwealth countries used the fighter. The Eagle Squadron was one of the best known of these foreign units. Composed of American volunteers, the first Eagle Squadron was officially
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2. Supermarine Spitfire and Eagle Squadrons Marker
The P-51 displayed at the Proud Bird restaurant (Photo 3) bears the colors of the 332nd Fighter Group - in tribute to the African American "Tuskegee Airmen", also known as the "Red Tails".
Also see . . . The Proud Bird Restaurant and Museum. (Submitted on February 7, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 26, 2022
3. Eagle Squadrons Marker
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4. P-51 Mustang near Eagle Squadrons Marker
After the Eagle Squadrons were incorporated into the 4th Fighter Group, US Army Air Force, one aircraft they flew was the P-51 Mustang, similiar to this one.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,773 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on January 10, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on October 25, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
