In the context of World War I, aircrafts were used for reconnaissance, bombing raids, and dogfights between enemy planes. They significantly changed the nature of warfare.
Dogfight: A close range aerial battle between fighter aircrafts. It was a major part of air warfare during World War I.
Reconnaissance: The military term for exploring beyond the area occupied by friendly forces to gain vital information about enemy forces or features of the environment for later analysis.
Zeppelin Raids: Attacks by German airships called Zeppelins which were used for bombing missions during World War I.
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