We can't find a date for when this was first formed; it seems to have come into existence gradually. The use of aircraft for military and naval purposes was first discussed officially in 1908. Two aircraft and pilot training were given to the navy in 1910. Then in 1912 Royal Flying Corps was formed with a Naval Wing. But that split off in 1914 to become the RNAS. This came under the control of the Royal Navy in 1915 and finally in 1918 the RNAS was merged with the RFC to form the RAF.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Royal Naval Air Service
This bronze figure represents Daedalus, the Greek guy who crafted wings for h...
Per adua {On the north facing side of the plinth:} In memory of all ranks of...
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 8-9 March 1918, age 38, while serving in the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). "Realising he was cut off, his most determined resistance and fighting spir...
Francis Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, 2nd Baron Derwent. Army officer and landowner. Attended Eton, 1864-9. First born son to Harcourt Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone of Hackness Grange, Scarborough. Harcourt...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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