The original Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Pilot's Wings (or Pilot's brevet) was designed by senior officers General Sir Frederick Sykes and General Sir David Henderson. The Wings were given Royal approval ...

A look at how the Royal Flying Corps developed, leading to the RAF being formed in 1918. ... combining the naval and army wings. By the end of the First World War, the RAF had over 20,000 aircraft.

They were the Royal Flying Corps-- 39 RFC died here, mostly in crashes, but 1900 combat pilots were trained here. On Memorial Day a special ceremony will be held at the Royal Flying Corps Cemetery ...