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   What did the Royal Flying Corps do in WW1?

   • The Royal Flying Corps ( RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World War until it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. During the early part of the war, the RFC supported the British Army by artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance.

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   When was the Royal Flying Corps formed?

   • On 13 April 1912 the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was formed by Royal Warrant and came into being a month later in May when the Air Battalion was absorbed into the Military Wing of the new Corps. The RFC was to consist of several different elements. A Military Wing administered by the War Office and a Naval Wing administered by the Admiralty.

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   What did the Royal Air Force do in WW1?

   • On 1 April 1918, the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service were amalgamated to become a new service: The Royal Air Force (RAF). The RAF has played major support, combat and reconnaissance roles in many conflicts since 1918, and continues to do so today. The First World War (1914-18) was the first truly global conflict.

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   Who commanded the Royal Flying Corps?

   • The Royal Flying Corps was officially formed on May 13th 1912 and was part of the British Army. Its first commander was Brigadier-General Sir David Henderson and it was spilt into two parts. One part was the Military Wing (of the Army commanded by Major Sykes) while the other was the Naval Wing (of the Navy and commanded by Commander Samson).

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   The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World War until it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. During the early part of the war, the RFC supported the British Army by artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance .

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   Learn about the history and roles of the Royal Flying Corps, the air arm of the British Army in the First World War. Find out how it evolved into the Royal Air Force and see objects from its collection.

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   Learn about the history and organisation of the RFC, the forerunner of the RAF, in the early years of aviation. Find out how the Central Flying School trained pilots and officers for the Military and Naval Wings of the RFC.

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   Learn how to search for records of RFC airmen who served in the First World War and beyond. Find online and offline sources, such as service records, medal index cards, campaign rolls and more.

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   Learn about the formation, expansion and role of the RFC in the First World War, from reconnaissance to bombing. Explore the aircraft development, a pilot's war, squadron histories and links to related sites.

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   Apr 17, 2015 · Learn about the origins, roles and achievements of the Royal Flying Corps during World War One. Find out how the RFC evolved from a crude and experimental service to a modern and effective air force.

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    Its uses were not yet clear, and the Royal Flying Corps – the air arm of the British Army – was very small in size. Despite this, once the war was underway, serving in the Royal Flying Corps – or RFC – was an attractive prospect for those living in the trenches on the Western Front, such as Donald Clappen of the London Regiment.