Opinions seem to be divided. Both 1915 and 1916 have been suggested as start dates, and there are also other campaigns under way.

I have time to fly only one DID-type campaign, and I'd like to do it with Lou as the Gong Fairy. So I have no problems starting in 1915, if that's what the majority of people want. But the date should be such that it also allows full-fledged French careers.

"Upon my word I've had as much excitement on a car as in the air, especially since the R.F.C. have had women drivers."

James McCudden, Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps