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Which force did Harris join that eventually led to the formation of the Royal Air Force?
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Harris joined the Royal Flying Corps, which was a precursor to the Royal Air Force. The Royal Flying Corps was formed in 1912 as a way to coordinate the air operations of the British Army. In 1918, the Royal Flying Corps was merged with the Royal Naval Air Service to form the Royal Air Force.
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