Lord Trenchard

Lord Trenchard, often called the "father of the Royal Air Force," was a British military leader and aviation pioneer. He played a key role in establishing and shaping the early British air force, emphasizing the importance of strategic air power in modern warfare. Trenchard believed that air strength could be vital to a nation's defense and promoted the development of capable aircraft and trained pilots. His leadership helped transition air forces from supporting armies to independent military branches, fundamentally changing how countries used air power in conflict.