Historical Events tagged with "biplanes"

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Military & Warfare

Formation of the Royal Flying Corps

May 13th, 1912 112 years ago

The Royal Flying Corps was established in the United Kingdom as the first air force service, marking a significant step in aviation history. Created to support the military, its primary role was to provide reconnaissance and later combat support through aviation. The Royal Flying Corps focused on training pilots and developing aircraft capabilities in response to emerging technological advances and military needs during pre-World War I tensions. It laid the groundwork for a united air service that would eventually evolve into the Royal Air Force, established in 1918.

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