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The Army Navy And Marine Corps Approach To The Military Airplane 1907 1917

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At the Dawn of Airpower: The U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps’ Approach to the Military Airplane, 1907–1917

by Kristen Hocker

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The early days of military aviation were a time of great experimentation and innovation. The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps each had their own unique approach to the development and use of military aircraft. These different approaches reflected the different missions and needs of each service.

The Army

The Army was the first service to develop and use military aircraft. In 1907, the Army Signal Corps established the Aeronautical Division, which was responsible for the development and procurement of aircraft. The Army's early aircraft were used for reconnaissance and observation missions. They were also used to train pilots and develop new tactics for aerial warfare.

In 1914, the Army established the Aviation Section, which was responsible for the operation of all Army aircraft. The Aviation Section played a major role in the Mexican Expedition of 1916-1917. During the expedition, Army aircraft were used for reconnaissance, bombing, and strafing missions. The Army's experience in Mexico helped to shape its approach to military aviation during World War I.

During World War I, the Army used aircraft for a variety of missions, including reconnaissance, bombing, and ground attack. The Army also developed new aircraft, such as the DH-4 bomber and the SPAD S.XIII fighter.

The Navy

The Navy was the second service to develop and use military aircraft. In 1911, the Navy established the Naval Aeronautic Station at Pensacola, Florida. The station was responsible for the training of naval aviators and the development of new aircraft.

The Navy's early aircraft were used for reconnaissance and observation missions. They were also used to train pilots and develop new tactics for aerial warfare.

In 1913, the Navy established the Bureau of Aeronautics, which was responsible for the development and procurement of aircraft. The Bureau of Aeronautics played a major role in the development of naval aviation during World War I.

During World War I, the Navy used aircraft for a variety of missions, including reconnaissance, bombing, and anti-submarine warfare. The Navy also developed new aircraft, such as the Curtiss NC flying boat and the F5L flying boat.

The Marine Corps

The Marine Corps was the third service to develop and use military aircraft. In 1912, the Marine Corps established the Aviation Section, which was responsible for the development and procurement of aircraft. The Marine Corps' early aircraft were used for reconnaissance and observation missions. They were also used to train pilots and develop new tactics for aerial warfare.

In 1914, the Marine Corps established the Marine Aviation Detachment, which was responsible for the operation of all Marine Corps aircraft. The Marine Aviation Detachment played a major role in the Haitian Campaign of 1915-1916. During the campaign, Marine aircraft were used for reconnaissance, bombing, and strafing missions. The Marine Corps' experience in Haiti helped to shape its approach to military aviation during World War I.

During World War I, the Marine Corps used aircraft for a variety of missions, including reconnaissance, bombing, and ground attack. The Marine Corps also developed new aircraft, such as the F4B fighter and the O2B observation aircraft.

The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps each had their own unique approach to the development and use of military aircraft in the early days of military aviation. These different approaches reflected the different missions and needs of each service. The Army focused on the development of aircraft for reconnaissance and observation missions. The Navy focused on the development of aircraft for reconnaissance, bombing, and anti-submarine warfare. The Marine Corps focused on the development of aircraft for reconnaissance, bombing, and ground attack.

The different approaches of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps to military aviation led to the development of a wide variety of aircraft. These aircraft played a major role in the development of air power and the outcome of World War I.

At the Dawn of Airpower: The U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps’ Approach to the Military Airplane, 1907–1917

by Kristen Hocker

4.5 out of 5