1916

Mar, 15 United States Signal Corps,
The first U.S. Tactical air unit in the field, the 1st Aero Squadron, began operations with General Pershing's Mexican Punitive Expedition. The squadron consisted of 8 Curtiss JN-3 aircraft.

Mar, 16 United States Signal Corps,
The 1st Aero Squadron flew their first reconnaissance mission over mexico. Two Curtiss JN-3 aircraft flew 30 miles into Mexico from Columbus, NM.

May, 31 The first recorded use of an aeroplane in a major fleet battle, when a British naval seaplane spotted for the British fleet at the battle of Jutland.

Jul, 13 The 1st Aero Company, N.Y. National Guard, was inducted into Federal Service, thereby becoming the first reserve aviation unit called to duty with the armed forces.

Sep, 12 The world's first radio controlled flying bomb, a Hewitt-Sperry biplane, was tested in America.

Oct, 05 Aircraft Transport and Travel Ltd, the first British airline company, was formed.

Dec, 20 U.S. Army Balloon school was established at Fort Omaha, NE.

1916
Mar, 15	United States Signal Corps,	The first U.S. Tactical air unit in the field, the 1st Aero Squadron, began operations with General Pershing's Mexican Punitive Expedition. The squadron consisted of 8 Curtiss JN-3 aircraft.
Mar, 16	United States Signal Corps,	The 1st Aero Squadron flew their first reconnaissance mission over mexico. Two Curtiss JN-3 aircraft flew 30 miles into Mexico from Columbus, NM.
May, 31		The first recorded use of an aeroplane in a major fleet battle, when a British naval seaplane spotted for the British fleet at the battle of Jutland.
Jul, 13		The 1st Aero Company, N.Y. National Guard, was inducted into Federal Service, thereby becoming the first reserve aviation unit called to duty with the armed forces.
Sep, 12		The world's first radio controlled flying bomb, a Hewitt-Sperry biplane, was tested in America.
Oct, 05		Aircraft Transport and Travel Ltd, the first British airline company, was formed.
Dec, 20		U.S. Army Balloon school was established at Fort Omaha, NE.