Corporate Body

Australian Flying Corps (c. 1912 - 1921)

From
c. 1912
Point Cook, Victoria, Australia
To
1921
Functions
Air Force and Defence Intelligence
Location
Point Cook, Victoria

Summary

The Australian Flying Corps was established around 1912, based at Victoria's Point Cook. It preceded the Royal Australian Air Force. The Australian Flying Corps were involved in actions during World War One.

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Timeline

 c. 1912 - 1921 Australian Flying Corps
       1921 - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Hobbins, Peter, 'From camels to cats: experimenting with medicine in the Australian Flying Corps', War and Society, 35 (2) (2016), 114-31. Details

Resources

See also

Ailie Smith

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