Airplane Warfare in WWI During World War One, the role of airplanes and how they were used changed greatly. At first planes were only used for sport, but people started realize that not only could airplanes be useful but they could even influence an outcome of the war greatly. Soon the war was filled with blimps, planes, and tethered balloons. By the end of the war, planes became a symbol of fear, but they were …showed first 75 words of 1212 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1212 total…World War One was profound and unmatched by any other advancements in any other field at the time. From Reconnaissance to bombing, the use of airplanes in the war became a necessity and by the end of the war airplanes and pilots had earned the respect they deserved. Today's warfare relies heavily on the use of aircraft, not only for destruction and transportation of troops and supplies, but also for it's initial use of reconnaissance.