Charles Burke (British Army officer)

Charles James Burke[1] was an officer in the Royal Irish Regiment[2] and the Royal Flying Corps.

In 1912, Burke became the first commanding officer of the Flying Corps' No. 2 Squadron. During the next two years, Burke trained his squadron in aerial reconnaissance.[3] On 29 November 1914, Burke was appointed the first commanding officer of No. 2 Wing of the Royal Flying Corps and he set up his headquarters at Saint-Omer. His wing comprised Nos 5 and 6 Squadrons.[4] For some months during 1916, Burke served as the Commandant of the Central Flying School.[5]