Army Air Corp

The Army Air Corps was established in 1926 as the aerial warfare service component of the United States Army, succeeding the earlier Air Service. Its creation marked a significant step in the development of American military aviation, providing greater autonomy and resources for air operations. Throughout the 1930s, the Army Air Corps expanded its fleet and improved training in anticipation of global conflicts. During World War II, it played a crucial role in air combat and support missions before being reorganized into the United States Army Air Forces in 1941, paving the way for the independent U.S. Air Force in 1947.