| ID | 133799 |
| Title Proper | British air power from potential to fully fledged service, 1914-45 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gray, Peter |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The First World War set British air power on a path of development that by 1939 made an essential contribution to the conduct of war
At the start of the First World War, the potential of air power for military purposes had already been identified but remained largely underdeveloped, with Britain lagging behind some of its direct European competitors. Peter Gray traces how the First World War acted as a catalyst for British forces to use air power in attack and reconnaissance roles, and unleashed the potential for its further development during the interwar years. By the Second World War, air power had become an indispensable element of warfare. |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol.159, No.4; Aug-Sep.2014: p.36-43 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol.159, No.4; Aug-Sep.2014: p.36-43 |
| Key Words | Royal Air Force - RAF ; British Air Force - BAF ; British Air Power ; Great War ; World War - II ; World War - I ; United Kingdom - UK ; Military Strategy ; Scrutiny ; Warfare History ; Vital Role ; Military Power |