Air Battalion Royal Engineers

The Air Battalion Royal Engineers (ABRE) was the first flying unit of the British Armed Forces to make use of heavier-than-air craft. Founded in 1911, the battalion in 1912 became part of the Royal Flying Corps, which in turn evolved into the Royal Air Force.

Air Battalion
Founded1 April 1911
CountryUK
Part ofRoyal Engineers
HeadquartersFarnborough Airfield
Commanders
CommanderSir Alexander Bannerman
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