Dawn patrol: from World War I origins to surf culture
Experienced surfers are no strangers to the concept of “dawn patrol.” It’s a golden opportunity for them to catch dream waves in the early morning hours. But how did the surfing community adopt this idea?
The term “dawn patrol” traces its roots back to World War I, specifically in the context of military aviation.
It involved the British Royal Flying Corps (RFC), which later became the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1918, as well as the French and German air forces.
