| Air Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 April 1911 |
| Country | UK |
| Part of | Royal Engineers |
| Headquarters | Farnborough Airfield |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Sir Alexander Bannerman |
The Air Battalion Royal Engineers (ABRE) was the first flying unit of the British Armed Forces to make use of heavier-than-air craft. Founded in 1911, the battalion in 1912 became part of the Royal Flying Corps, which in turn evolved into the Royal Air Force.