flying corps
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They had signed on with the French flying corps, but Prince wanted a separate American aviation unit.
From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2016
In German, they inform us, to "get yourself Franzed", deriving from the generic name for a navigator in the imperial German flying corps during the first world war, means to become hopelessly lost.
From The Guardian • Nov. 28, 2012
Carter has first-hand knowledge of military aviation, gained in Wartime service with the Royal Air Force; believes the U. S. should have an independent flying corps.
From Time Magazine Archive
Their college had just realized a collegian's dream: a student flying corps in which they can win their military wings.
From Time Magazine Archive
I've lost touch with the commander of our flying corps, but you're right in concluding that we shouldn't remain in Paris.
From The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
