[1] In 1908, the British government had recognised that the use of aircraft for military and naval purposes should be explored.

The Air Department was established within the Admiralty in 1910 and had the initial responsibility of building an airship.

[5] Sueter's remit as outlined in September 1912 stated that he was responsible to the Admiralty for "all matters connected with the Naval Air Service.

When World War I started the RNAS became responsible for co-operation with the Navy, for the bombing of all naval targets at sea and in ports.

[8] In January 1918 control of the (RNAS), excluding airships and balloons, were the responsibility of the Director of Naval Construction as early as 1916 and which the Admiralty retained until 1919, passed to the Air Ministry in April 1918 following re-structuring it was merged with the RFC as the Royal Air Force.