0
What was the name given to British military aviation during the World Wars?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
During World War 1, the aviation branches of the British armed forces were known as the Royal Flying Corps (RFC)A,B and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS).A,B The RFC was established on the 13th of April 1912A,B and was originally a branch of the British Army formed of two separate wings, Naval and Military. In July of 1914,A the Naval wing of the RFC was split from the Military wing to form the RNAS which became a branch of the Royal Navy.C
On the 1st of April 1918, the Royal Air Force (RAF) was formedA,D as an independent branch of the armed forces by the amalgamation of the RFC and the RNAS, thus forming the worlds first independent air force.D The RAF has kept this name to the present day.E
Please see the related links.
Sources:
A The Early Years of Military Flight: History of the RAF. RAF Website.
B The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) - Wikipedia Entry.
C Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) - Wikipedia Entry.
D Royal Air Force (RAF) - Wikipedia Entry.
E Royal Air Force (RAF) - RAF Official Website.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What has the author William G Leuchars written?
William G. Leuchars is known for writing books on military history and aviation, with titles such as "Biplanes at War" and "The RAF in Camera." He is particularly renowned for his research and writing on British aviation history during World War I and World War II.
What has the author Terence Metcalfe written?
Terence Metcalfe is a British author known for writing books on history, specifically focusing on British military history and aviation. His works often cover topics such as World War II, military tactics, and biographies of key military figures.
How many were in the British military during world war 2?
when and what did adulf Hitler dowhen and what did adulf Hitler do
How many British killed during World War 2?
451,000 British people were killed during World War 2, 390,000 Being Military Deaths and 61,000 being Civilian Deaths.
What was the name of a desert boot worn by the British military during the Western Desert Campaign during World War II?
The name of the desert boot worn by the British military during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II was the chukka desert boot. They were usually made of calfskin and had a rubber sole.
Who was the British general known as monty?
Bernard Montgomery was the British general who was popularly known as Monty. He was an inspirational military commander during the world war II.
From what part of France were British military forces evacuated during World War 2?
Dunkirk or if you are trying to find it on a map Dunquerque
How did the German military try to defeat the English during the World War 2?
after pushing the British out of Dunkirk the German military decided to turn his attention to russia and bomb England into submission.
Who is SAS?
Special Air Service, an elite unit of the British military created during World War 2 and still in existence today.
Was Egypt in World War 1?
no the British military camp was there
What has the author Neal W O'Connor written?
Neal W. O'Connor has written: 'Aviation awards of imperial Germany in World War I' -- subject(s): History, Military Aeronautics, Military decorations
What has the author Gordon Kinsey written?
Gordon Kinsey has written: 'Seaplanes - Felixstowe' -- subject(s): History, Royal Air Force Station, Felixstowe, Eng 'Aviation' -- subject(s): Aerial operations, British, Aeronautics, Aeronautics, Military, British Aerial operations, History, Military Aeronautics, World War, 1939-1945 'Boulton & Paul Aircraft' -- subject(s): Boulton-Paul Aircraft, History
