[WWI] French Question, both OT & ot

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The wiki entry says it was formed as the "Serviece Aeronautique"  in 1909, making it the oldest Air Force in the world

MrT


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Steve

According to 'French Military Aviation' by Charles Christienne and Pierre Lissarrague, French military aviation became an official branch of the armed forces in 1922 and was confirmed as the Armee de l'Air in 1933.  Prior to that it seems to have been referred to as l'Aeronautique Militaire Francaise.

Brad
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Steven Perry 
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  Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 10:13 AM
  Subject: [WWI] French Question, both OT & ot


  What are the names that the French Air Force has gone under since 1914. I ask because I bought a model from a fellow at the flying field yesterday. It is a very ot French aircraft of the propless pusher variety. The decal on the side says: "ARMEE DE L'AIR" . Didn't they start the war in 1914 as Aviation Militare? ITIR, (I Think I Recall), the term Le Armee De Air being bandied about at some point. 

  Can someone shed light on my ignorance please?

  BTW the new model flies great :-)

  sp