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Old 27th Mar 2008, 10:01
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Mick Strigg
 
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Fly Navy 100

DD et al, the RNAS may have formed in 1908, but it did not take delivery of its first flying machine (an Airship) until 1909, hence the Fly Navy 100 (100 years of Naval Aviation) celebrations next year rather than this.

Remember, "Pilot" and "Navigator" were nautical professions a long time before aviation came along. Furthermore, why do you think we have an aircraft "Captain"?

We have the Royal Navy to thank for the establishment of military aviation in this country and thus worldwide, so let us all celebrate that fact next year.
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