In 1913, No.2 Squadron Royal Flying Corps established the air station at Montrose to protect the Royal Navy.

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Belfast International Airport can trace its aviation history back to the First World War, when Aldergrove in Country Antrim was selected as a military training base for the Royal Flying Corps.

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Since Harry qualified in February he has been gaining additional flying experience with 3 Regiment Army Air Corps, part of 16 Air Assault Brigade, the statement said.

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So it opened up a number of what are called combat service support positions to women, particularly in the Army and the Marine Corps, and acknowledged that women would be flying aircraft engaged in combat missions.

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