United States Army Air Service

The United States Army Air Service was a forerunner of the United States Air Force. It was established in 1917 on the US entry to World War I based on the Aviation section of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. It in turn was replaced in 1926 by the United States Army Air Corps.

Related Topics:
United States Air Force - 1917 - World War I - U.S. Army Signal Corps - 1926 - United States Army Air Corps

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In 1924 it sent four planes and eight pilots on the first round the world flight. Two planes completed the trip and all the pilots survived.

Related Topics:
1924 - First ''round the world'' flight

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