British Military Aviation in 1932

25 April
The Royal Air Force begins to use airborne loudspeakers and leaflet drops against insurgent tribesmen in Iraq.

The Royal Air Force supplement Iraqi aeroplanes and troops in operations against a small-scale revolt in north-east Iraq, instigated by Sheikh Ahmad of Barzan. Royal Air Force raids are presaged by leaflet drops warning villages of the forthcoming attacks, in an effort to minimise loss of life. Verbal warnings are also broadcast in Kurdish dialect using a loudspeaker system fitted to a Vickers Victoria transport aircraft. Following attacks by aircraft from Nos. 30, 55 and 70 Squadrons, Sheikh Ahmad surrenders on 21 June.

22-27 June
The 1st Battalion of the Northamptonshire Regiment is flown from Ismailia in Egypt to Hinaidi in Iraq, aboard the Vickers Victorias of No.70 Squadron, Iraq Command and No.216 Squadron, Middle East Command.

September - October
The Chitral relief column from Dargai in Afghanistan is beset by Shamozi Mohmand tribesmen and Wapiti crews fly bombing and strafing sorties in an effort to protect the column.

8 October
The Indian Air Force is formed.