| Escadrille N 73 - SPA 73 | |
|---|---|
 Spad aircraft | |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Air Service |
| Type | Reconnaissance/Fighter |
| Engagements | World War I |
Escadrille 73 of the French Air Force originated at Corcieux on 23 May 1915 as Detachment N 49 during the World War I.
It was initially assigned to the VII Armee front. On 1 April 1916, it was renamed Detachment Nieuport de Corcieux. On 18 April 1916, it was redesignated, this time as Detachment N73. It became Escadrille N73 on 4 July 1916. On 1 November 1916, it was one of the units gathered into Groupe de Combat 12 , along with Escadrille N3 , Escadrille N26 , and Escadrille N103 . The unit became Escadrille Spa73 when it re-equipped with Spad VIIs in January 1917. [1] The escadrille left GC 12 on 18 January 1918, being replaced by Escadrille SPA.67 . [2] On 4 October 1918, Escadrille Spa73 was cited in orders as having downed 30 enemy aircraft and an observation balloon. [1]
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