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1914 - 1918
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World War I (1914–1918)

• Predecessors: Military aviation started with the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) (formed in 1912 for the Army) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) (formed in 1914 for the Navy).
• Early Roles: Initially used for artillery spotting, aerial photography, and reconnaissance over the Western Front. As the war progressed, they evolved into fighter and bombing roles.
• Creation of the RAF: On April 1, 1918, the RFC and RNAS merged under the new Air Ministry to create the RAF, becoming the world's largest in

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