Bootcamp on Macbook Air: USB not possible?

Hi all,
I am currently trying to install Windows 7 on my Macbook Air (Late 2010, running with OS X 10.10.3). Since the macbook air doesn't have a DVD-drive, bootcamp should provide the possibility to create a bootable version of Windows on an USB-Drive, as far as I know.
My problem is, that bootcamp doesn't offer such an option on my mac. It just gives me the message that a DVD/CD-Drive is required to continue with the installation of Windows (which is not available on a Macbook Air).
I would be glad if someone could help me to solve this problem.
Kind regards,
Dennis

If you are not offered a choice to create USB, you will need to find an external Apple SuperDrive to install Windows.

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