Share This Article 1. The Air Force became a separate military service in this year. 1940 1918 1947 1950 2. By 1871 eight companies of the 7th Cavalry were deployed in this state. North Dakota Kansas California South Carolina 3. The “Flying Tigers” flew this type of airplane. Grumman F4F Wildcat Curtiss P-40B Warhawk Bell YFM-1 Airacuda Vultee P-66 Vanguard Loading …