The Royal Flying Corps brigades were organizational formations of British military aircraft and personnel during World War I that typically controlled several wings.
Following Sir David Henderson's return from France to the War Office in August 1915, he submitted a scheme to the Army Council which was intended to expand the command structure of the Flying Corps.
[2] The brigadier-generals commanding were: Established 15 January 1916 with its headquarters at 13 Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London.
[3] The brigadier-generals commanding were: The Middle East Brigade was established on 1 July 1916 with its headquarters at Cairo.
It ceased to exist on 5 October 1917 when it was upgraded to divisional status and retitled HQ RFC Middle East.
[5] The brigadier-general commanding was: Formed on 3 September 1917 at Hastings, it was re-designated the RAF Cadet Brigade on 1 April 1918.
The Southern Training Brigade's only brigadier-general commanding was:[3] Established as part of the Royal Air Force on 18 June 1918 at Basse Boulogne.
[2] The brigadier-general commanding was: Established as part of the Royal Air Force on 29 September 1918 at Hurst Park.
Although intended for service as part of the Independent Force in France, the armistice came before it was deployed and the XI Brigade was disbanded on or about 15 November 1918.