escadrille

Squadron is a related term of escadrille.

As nouns the difference between squadron and escadrille

is that squadron is (obsolete) primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square while escadrille is a small squadron.

Flotilla is a related term of escadrille.

As nouns the difference between flotilla and escadrille

is that flotilla is (nautical) a small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships while escadrille is a small squadron.

As nouns the difference between escadrille and navy

is that escadrille is a small squadron while navy is a country's entire sea force, including ships and personnel.

As an adjective navy is

having the dark blue colour of navy blue.

Fleet is a related term of escadrille.

As a proper noun fleet

is the stream that ran where fleet street now runs.

As a noun escadrille is

a small squadron.

Armada is a synonym of escadrille.

As nouns the difference between armada and escadrille

is that armada is army while escadrille is a small squadron.

As nouns the difference between espadrille and escadrille

is that espadrille is a light shoe having an upper made of fabric and a sole of rope while escadrille is a small squadron.