Royal Flying Corps
Military aviation in Britain began in 1878 when the Royal Engineers formed a Balloon unit. However, it was not until 1907 that a powered army airship became operational. The first Air Battalion was established in 1911.
Royal Flying Corps: Formed on May 13, 1912, with a Naval wing, a Military wing, a Central Flying School at Upavon, and an Aircraft Factory and "Park" at Farnborough. The Naval Wing separated in 1914.
The British used the JN-4 (along with the Avro 504) for their primary World War I trainer; Canadian Aeroplanes Ltd produced them in Canada. Many Royal Flying Corps pilots earned their wings on the JN-4, both in Ontario and in Texas.
 See also: Aircraft, Pilot, Plane, Aviation, Force
  
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