1910, Kipling, A.W. , The Shadow of Glory 

Arthur Wellesley Kipling (1910) The Shadow of Glory: A History of the Great War 1910-1911

A German invasion and occupation of Britain is countered by the use of British airships attacking the Germans. After France enters the war, on Britain’s side, Paris is besieged but is supported by airship. The Japanese use aircraft to attack the American navy.

A fuller description can be found in Michael Paris (1992) Winged Warfare (pp. 43-44)