Royal Flying Corps
Armed service
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The Royal Flying Corps 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... Wikipedia
Founder: George V
Founded: April 13, 1912
Active: 13 April 1912–1 April 1918
Branch: British Army
Motto(s): Latin: Per Ardua ad Astra; "Through Adversity to the Stars"
Notable commanders: Sir David Henderson; Hugh Trenchard