William A. Wellman
William Augustus Wellman (February 29, 1896 – December 9, 1975) was an American film director notable for his work in crime, adventure and action genre films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion.
He also directed several well-regarded satirical comedies.
Beginning his film career as an actor, he went on to direct over 80 films, at times co-credited as producer and consultant.
In 1927, Wellman famously directed "Wings", which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
He also won the Academy Award for Best Story for his film "A Star Is Born".
Elliott Christopher Cowdin II
Elliott Christopher Cowdin (March 3, 1886 - January 6, 1933) was a member of the Lafayette Escadrille who downed three German planes.
Lafayette Escadrille (film)
Lafayette Escadrille, also known as C'est la Guerre, Hell Bent for Glory (UK) and With You in My Arms, is a 1958 American war film produced by Warner Bros..
It stars Tab Hunter and Etchika Choureau and features David Janssen and Will Hutchins, as well as Clint Eastwood, in an early supporting role.
It was the final film in the career of director William A. Wellman and is based on his original story.
Dana Blankstein
Dana Blankstein- Cohen( born March 3, 1981) is the director of the Israeli Academy of Film and Television.
She is a film director, and an Israeli culture entrepreneur.
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Georges Thenault
Lieutenant Colonel Georges
Thenault was the commander of the Lafayette Escadrille – the famed branch of the French air force in World War I composed of American volunteer pilots.
The Lafayette Escadrille was created before the United States gave up its neutrality and joined France and Britain in the war against Germany.
Once the United States formally entered the war, the Lafayette Escadrille was absorbed into the U.S. Army.
Ian Barry (director)
Ian Barry is an Australian director of film and TV.
Norman Prince
Norman Prince (August 31, 1887 – October 15, 1916) was a leading founder of France's Lafayette Escadrille.
Peter Levin
Peter Levin is an American director of film, television and theatre.
Harold Buckley Willis
Harold Buckley Willis( 9 February 1890 – 18 April 1962), was a member of the Lafayette Escadrille during World War I and designed the insignia for the squadron.

Question: What is the award that the director of film Lafayette Escadrille (Film) earned?
Answer: Academy Award for Best Story