Army Air Corps

The Army Air Corps was a branch of the U.S. Army responsible for aerial military operations before the establishment of the U.S. Air Force in 1947. It focused on reconnaissance, transport, and support missions using aircraft, enhancing the Army’s ability to gather intelligence, supply troops, and conduct combat operations from the air. The Corps played a crucial role in World War II, developing aircraft and strategic airlift capabilities, laying the groundwork for the separate Air Force branch that exists today.