When did the air force start?

Answer 1

it started in 1947 as the US Air Force. Before that it was the Army Air Force.

(Although the question does not state which Air Force) The first independent Air Force in the world was the RAF formed in 1812 from the RFC and the Naval FC.

Answer 2

In the United States?

William "Billy" Mitchell. He was a General in the Army during the early 1900s who saw how the Germans used air power very well during WWI. He begged and pleaded with the Army to add an Air Force, but he was rejected. When he disagreed with Army policy and tried to start an Air Force, then he was courtmartialled. However, WWII, Germany's Luftwaffe, and America's lack of preparedness would vindicate Mitchell and show how he right he was about air power in winning modern wars. As a result, he deserves to be known as the father of the USAF.

Answer 3

The Royal Air Force was formed on the 1st April 1918 with the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. Both the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service were created on the 13th April 1912.

Answer 4

18 September 1947 was when the Air Force was officially it's own service. It's roots predate 1947 though. It started with the Aeronautical Division , US Army Signal Corps in 1907.

Answer 5

The British army.

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US Army- 1775

US Air Force- 1947

Until 1947, the Air Corps was part of the US Army.

Answer 6

President Truman