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Aircraft helped out a lot in war. They helped out a lot in air combat. Aircraft became really advanced. They attacked other planes in the air and even people on the ground. Some planes had rockets to destroy the zeppelins and others had small bombs to drop on the enemy lines. Battles between aircraft became known as dogfights. Early military aircraft were difficult to fly and easy to destroy. The wings and body frame were covered in cloth which made them easy to catch on fire. Pilots didn't carry parachutes. The average life expectancy of a combat pilot was about two weeks.