The potential for aircraft was recognised and so the Royal Flying Corps was established by a charter signed by King George V on 13 April 1912. the first 'wing' (ho ho) was formed out of the Air Battalion of the Royal Engineers on 13 May 1912. This was the Military Wing. The Naval Wing only lasted until 1914 when it split off to become the Royal Naval Air Service. But in 1918 the two services were brought together again to form the Royal Air Force.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Royal Flying Corps
Commemorated ati
Finsbury war monument
The statue represents winged Victory on orb, lightly draped and holding a lau...
RAF, RFC & RNAS
Per adua {On the north facing side of the plinth:} In memory of all ranks of...
Other Subjects
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Charles Beauclerk, Duke of St Albans
Illegitimate son of Nell Gwynne and Charles II. Born at his mother's house in Lincoln's Inn Fields. Served the monarch as a soldier in a number of battles. Died at Bath.
1 memorial
Charles F. Sweeny
Wealthy businessman living in London, 70 South Audley Street, who introduced the Duke of Windsor to golf. More importantly he initiated the Eagle Squadrons whereby American pilot volunteers could h...
War served, WW2
1 memorial
Czechoslovak Air Force Association
When Czechoslovakia was occupied by the Nazis, more than two thousand Czech airmen joined the Royal Air Force to fight the Germans, and many took part in the Battle of Britain.
Group, Armed Forces, Aviation, Community / Clubs, Czechoslovakia
1 memorial
1 memorial
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