| Independent Air Force Inter-Allied Independent Air Force from 26 October 1918 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 6 June – 14 November 1918 |
| Allegiance |  United KingdomAllies of World War I from 26 October 1918 |
| Engagements | First World War |
| Commanders | |
| GOC | Sir Hugh Trenchard |
| Commander-in-Chief | Sir Hugh Trenchard |
| GOC | C L Courtney |
The Independent Air Force (IAF), also known as the Independent Force or the Independent Bombing Force and later known as the Inter-Allied Independent Air Force, was a First World War strategic bombing force which was part of Britain's Royal Air Force and was used to strike against German railways, aerodromes, and industrial centres without co-ordination with the Army or Navy.