17 June 1916
War in the Air
First prototype of the R.A.F. R.E.8 makes its maiden flight.
War at Sea
Post-Jutland repairs on the cruiser HMS Dublin are completed.
How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 17 June 1916, https://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1916_06_17.html