Three Fighting Sweeneys From America ***** -- Group-captain Charles Sweeney (second from right) with Pilot-officer Robert Sweeney (right) of the Eagle squadron, Mr. Charles Sweeney (civilian dress) and Squadron leader W.E.G. Taylor (left), commander of the Eagle Squadron, in London. Squadron - leader Taylor, former pilot in the U.S. Naval Air Service, came to Britain last year and was granted a commission in the Fleet Air Arm. ***** Sweeney and his two nephew, Pilot-officer Robert Sweeney and Mrs. Charles Sweeney are three of the American volunteers now helping to defend Britain. October 09, 1940.