A more detailed report was published by the War Office in January 1914. In this the role of aircraft in reconnaissance was given far greater consideration, as it had been recognised that they had  been instrumental in the unexpected defeat of Sir Douglas Haig's forces by Sir James Grierson in the 1912 Manoeuvres. Both Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service sent squadrons.
A more comprehensive report was issued by the War Office in January 1914. In this, the role of aircraft in surveillance was given greater emphasis, as it had been acknowledged that they played a crucial part in the unexpected defeat of Sir Douglas Haig's forces by Sir James Grierson during the 1912 Manoeuvres. Both Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service dispatched squadrons.