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The forgotten Scot who was the RAF's founding father
By Reevel Alderson
BBC Scotland's social affairs correspondent
Sir David Henderson's proposal for a separate air service covered just seven pages of a memorandum to Prime Minister Lloyd George
As the Royal Air Force celebrates its centenary, there are calls for a Glaswegian to be recognised as its "founding father."
Lt-Gen Sir David Henderson had a distinguished career in the Army, fighting with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the Zulu and Boer Wars and the Sudan.
But his pivotal role in establishing the RAF in the final year of World War One has largely been forgotten.
It was his proposal, in a seven-page memorandum, which persuaded Prime Minister David Lloyd George to combine the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) - a branch of the Army - and the Royal Naval Air Service into a separate air force.
Sir David wrote in July 1917: "It is difficult to indicate any method of overcoming the present illogical situation of divided responsibility in aeronautics, except by the formation of a complete department and a complete united service dealing with all operations in the air, and with all the accessory services which that expression implies."
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By Reevel Alderson
BBC Scotland's social affairs correspondent
Sir David Henderson's proposal for a separate air service covered just seven pages of a memorandum to Prime Minister Lloyd George
As the Royal Air Force celebrates its centenary, there are calls for a Glaswegian to be recognised as its "founding father."
Lt-Gen Sir David Henderson had a distinguished career in the Army, fighting with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the Zulu and Boer Wars and the Sudan.
But his pivotal role in establishing the RAF in the final year of World War One has largely been forgotten.
It was his proposal, in a seven-page memorandum, which persuaded Prime Minister David Lloyd George to combine the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) - a branch of the Army - and the Royal Naval Air Service into a separate air force.
Sir David wrote in July 1917: "It is difficult to indicate any method of overcoming the present illogical situation of divided responsibility in aeronautics, except by the formation of a complete department and a complete united service dealing with all operations in the air, and with all the accessory services which that expression implies."
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Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil
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Single-player, Multi-player, Online Multi-Player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
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The official adaptation of Vlaada Chvátil's strategy classic, the third best board game ever according to Board Game Geek website.
This is your chance to make history: You begin with a small tribe. As you expand your farms and mines, you lay the groundwork for technological advancements, better governments, and grand wonders. Your military might supports your political skill as you guide your civilization to greatness.
Lead your civilization from pyramids to space flights.This is your chance to make history: You begin with a small tribe. As you expand your farms and mines, you lay the groundwork for technological advancements, better governments, and grand wonders. Your military might supports your political skill as you guide your civilization to greatness.
Hundreds of cards provide endless variability.Various historical figures can lead your civilization in numerous directions. Use Napoleon's tactics to conquer your foes, then switch to the thoughtful power of Albert...
Rise of Liberty is a single-player massive Revolutionary War battle simulator. Fire deafening cannons into the thick of the battle, stand in line formation and fire devastating volleys into the enemy. Gather your men for these monumental battles and defeat the enemy!
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Take part in massive revolutionary war era line battles with hundreds of other soldiers! Command your army into battle and conquer the enemy!
Rise of Liberty is a single player massive strategy / battle simulation game that takes place during the revolutionary war, you can fire cannons, command a huge army or take part in massive battles!
Features in Early Access -
• Take part in massive line battles!
• Relive historical battles such as Bunker Hill
• Command your men!
• Defend against bayonet charges!
• Use old flint lock weapons from the revolutionary war!
• Fight alongside Cavalry!
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A catastrophic plague has left a trail of destruction across 14th century Europe. Survivors confront sickness and scarce resources in a land rife with banditry. Attempt to find a cure, acquire power, learn skills and adapt to survive. Those lucky enough to survive have come to call it 'The Black Death'.
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Multi-player/Online Multi-Player
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A catastrophic plague has left a trail of destruction across 14th century Europe. Survivors confront sickness and scarce resources in a land rife with banditry. Attempt to find a cure, acquire power, learn skills and adapt to survive.
Those lucky enough to survive have come to call it 'The Black Death'.
CAN YOU SURVIVE THE BLACK DEATH?
Take on the role of a medieval man of science, a plague doctor, hell-bent on finding a cure to the horrific plague spreading across the land. Study the effects of the infection through experiments and autopsies on man and beast alike, with the ongoing risk of your own infection - and in danger of being lynched by townsfolk who believe science to be heresy!
FORGE YOUR OWN PATH
Take advantage of different realistic medieval professions: Crafting fine...