The Aztec Eagles: Mexico's only foreign combat deployment

History · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Discover the story of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force, a unique moment in military history when a Mexican unit was deployed to fight on foreign soil.

The video explores the history of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force and its fighter squadron 201. Known as the 'Aztec Eagles,' this unit represents the first and only instance in which a Mexican unit has been sent to engage in war outside of its own borders.

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