Yes, maybe bang 50 kicked a lot of members of your squad. Maybe you are still small. But, remember, never give up!
I grew the SPAD SQUAD from the dust. I started recruiting a lot of people, and soonly we became a huge squadron, full of noobs. Most of those members left the game, but others stayed, and became very good players. Now, we are recruiting good low-ranked players that are making us a respected squadron.
Just be patient. Make the others know you are not a joke, make them respect you. You will grow up faster than you thought at first, and you could even enter in the global ranking! Remember, NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!
Also, another thing. Be careful with your squadron officers. If you are going to promote anyone, remember that he could kick another members under his rank. So, only promote those guys you really know!
WW1 has been destructive, so it is their job to enter in your squad and stop the enemy!