From the earliest days, man had been dreaming of flying. Not
until 17 December 1903, when the Wright brothers got “The Flyer” off the
ground, did that dream come true.
7 years after
that first flight, a flying demonstration was introduced at the Royal Bangkok
Sports Club on 31 January 1911, with General HRH Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath,
Prince of Bisnulok, Chief of the Army General
Staff, and Major General HRH Prince Purachatra, Commander of the Army
Engineers, who both took a ride on the plane.
His Majesty King
Vajiravudh had his mind set in the modernization of military. Once General HRH
Prince Chirapravati Voradej, the Minister of Defence, toured Europe to observe
military affairs in early 1911, found advance progress on aviation in France.
Upon his return he reported to General HRH Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath, The
three became more convinced of the importance and dire necessity of employing
airplane for national defense and security, the idea of sending Thais to learn
about flying in Europe became apparent. The Ministry of War then issued an
order to select the 3 most prolific army officers to go and learn about flying
in France.
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