By November 1914 the Flying Corps had significantly expanded and it was felt necessary to create organizational units which would control collections of squadrons.

The wing's first commander was Charles Burke.

The Second Wing was assigned to the support of the 2nd Army in France.

The wing saw action on the Western Front and was renamed to 2nd Corps Wing RFC on 20 March 1916.

2 Operational Wing RAF at LG.102 Sidi Haneish controlling No.