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The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force of the United Kingdom. 1 History
1.1 Formation and Early History
The Royal Flying Corps was formed by Royal Warrant on May 13, 1912 superseding the Air Battalion of the Royal Engineers. The Royal Naval Air Service was formed shortly after the outbreak of World War I. Both services saw heavy action during the war. The two services were amalgamated on April 1, 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. The RAF was under the supervision of the Air Ministry and was the world's second independent air force, after the German Luftwaffe, though because of the Luftwaffe was disbanded after the end of World War I, the RAF is technically the current oldest.
1.2 Inter-War Years
Between the World Wars the RAF was responsible for mail and armed forces services, but saw little military action. It was, however, used as an aerial police force to patrol the British Empire's borders. Of particular note was 1928Centuries: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years: 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 See also 1928 in aviation 1928 in film 1928 in literature 1928 in mu's air evacuation of civilians from AfghanistanAfghanistan ( Dari/ Pashtu: Afgnistn is a country in Central Asia. It is bordered by Iran in the west, Pakistan in the south and east, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and China in the easternmost part of the country. It is among the, the first operation of its kind. This period also saw the formation of the major flying schools that still provide its service personnel.
An important event during that time period was a reorganisation of the RAF's major commands. In 1936Events January-February January 15 The first building to be completely covered in glass is completed in Toledo, Ohio, for the Owens-Illinois Glass Company. January 20 Death of George V of the United Kingdom. His son Edward VIII succeedes him as King of th, the familiar Coastal CommandCoastal Command was an organization within the Royal Air Force tasked with protecting the United Kingdom from naval threats. More specifically it was founded with the idea of directly countering German U-boats by air. It was first formed just prior to WWI, Fighter CommandFighter Command was one of three functional commands that dominated the public perception of the RAF for much of the mid- 20th century. It was formed in 1936 to reflect the fact that as the RAF expanded prior to World War II, more specialised control of e and Bomber CommandRAF Bomber Command was the organisation that controlled the RAF's bomber forces. It was formed in 1936 and absorbed into the new Strike Command in 1968. It found fame in two eras, under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris during World Wa were formed from the RAF's home squadrons. This mission-based organisation was unique at the time, and was to stand the RAF in good stead. In 1937Events January January 1 Anastasio Somoza becomes President of Nicaragua January 11 The first issue of Look magazine goes on sale in the United States. January 19 Howard Hughes sets a new air record by flying from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, the Naval Air Branch was returned to the Royal NavyThe Royal Navy is the navy of the United Kingdom. It operates a number of aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, fifteen nuclear submarines, and various other ships, as well as aircraft and Britain's amphibious forces, the Royal Marines. The Royal Navy, and was soon renamed the Fleet Air Arm.
