Eagle Squadron

The Eagle Squadron pinball machine, manufactured by P & S Machine Company of Chicago in April 1943, is a rare piece of electro-mechanical (EM) pinball history from the World War II era. It was a conversion of two earlier Genco games, 'Big League' (1940) and 'Big Town' (1940), reflecting wartime manufacturers' practice of repurposing existing hardware. Its release coincided with World War II, making its warfare theme a fitting reflection of the times.

As a flipperless game, Eagle Squadron's gameplay relied on the ball's path through the playfield and bumpers rather than player-controlled flippers, which had not yet been invented. Specific gameplay features are not well-documented, but its design and art would likely have featured simple, stylized graphics and basic playfield elements typical of the era, with mechanical components including relays, solenoids, and levers to control gameplay.

As one of P & S Machine Company's early pinball offerings, the Eagle Squadron offers a glimpse into the early days of the industry. No specific details about its designer are available, but this rare machine remains a notable piece of pinball history for collectors and enthusiasts interested in the evolution of the game during wartime.