Escadrille Spa.100
Escadrille Spa.100 (originally "Escadrille N.100") was a French fighter squadron active during the last 11 months of World War I. Flying combat as a component of larger fighter formations, "Escadrille Spa.100" was credited with destroying 11 German airplanes and 12 observation balloons between 16 January and 11 November 1918. History. Escadrille Spa.100 was based on a draft of men from "Escadrille N.89". Formed on 16 January 1918, it was originally called "Escadrille N.100" because it was outfitted with Nieuport 24, Nieuport 24bis, and Nieuport 27 aircraft. The new squadron was posted to "VII Armee" for duty. In early  February, the "escadrille" was one of four incorporated into a new fighter grouping, "Groupe de Combat 17". In early March, the squadron refitted with new SPAD S.7 and SPAD S.13 fighters. On 8 March, it was transferred to "VI Armee"; a week later, it was renamed "Escadrille Spa.100". By the 11 November 1918 ceasefire, "Escadrille Spa.100" was credited with the destruction of 11 German airplanes and 12 observation balloons.