Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, Military memorial cemetery in Marnes-la-Coquette, France.

The Lafayette Escadrille Memorial is a commemorative site featuring a central monumental arch surrounded by landscaped grounds and pathways. The underground crypt beneath the structure houses sarcophagi and stained glass windows depicting World War I battle scenes.

The memorial was founded to honor 68 American volunteer pilots who served in French fighter squadrons before the United States entered the conflict in 1917. Later, French military commanders requested burial alongside their American comrades, reflecting the strong bonds formed during wartime service.

The memorial is tied to 4 July, American Independence Day: it was inaugurated on that date in 1928 before Ferdinand Foch and Paul Doumer. A foundation set up in 1930 still looks after it, and on 6 June 1932 Amelia Earhart, just days after her solo Atlantic crossing, laid a wreath here.

The site is located halfway between Paris and Versailles and is easily accessible by road. Visitors can explore the outdoor grounds and descend into the underground crypt, with the American Battle Monuments Commission managing access and maintenance.

The crypt holds 49 airmen, among them ace Raoul Gervais Lufbery (1885-1918) and General Brocard (1885-1950). On 6 June 1932 Amelia Earhart laid a wreath here, days after becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. A foundation set up in 1930 still cares for the memorial.