For the question posted on: 02/05/07

The newly released DVD "Flyboys" is inspired by the true story of the legendary Lafayette Escadrille. This Squadron was made up of  American volunteers prior to U.S. entry into the war (World War I) and their planes, their mechanics, and the uniforms were French, as was the commander. Altogether, 265 American volunteers served in the Corps (Lafayette Flying Corps): including Eugene Bullard the First African-American Aviator, James Norman Hall the author of the book "Mutiny on the Bounty", and Norman Prince the founder and Ace pilot. Another Lafayette Escadrille member had a statue titled "The Aviator" put up in his memory on the grounds of the University of Virginia campus in 1919. Before he was killed, he wrote a first-hand account of the war called Flying in France, that gives the reader invaluable insight into the war in France from 1915 until his death in 1917. Name this Lafayette Escadrille member that wrote "Flying in France".

Congratulations to Steve from Kokomo, IN who answered James R McConnell to win this weeks History Challenge. Steve will be sent an Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl XLI Champions T-Shirt and be entered into the yearly $500 cash prize drawing to be held on the 7th of July.  Check back Monday for the new history challenge. The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_Escadrille#Memorials

http://www.acepilots.com/wwi/lafayette.html

http://www.worldwar1.com/heritage/le_verdun.htm

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