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Arnold was an aviation pioneer, Chief of the Air Corps (1938–1941), commanding general of the United States Army Air Forces, the only United States Air Force general to hold five-star rank, and the only officer to hold a five-star rank in two different U.S. military services.
H. ARNOLD. General of the Air Force. Pioneer airman who was taught to fly by the Wright Brothers, and commander of Army Air Forces in victory over Germany and Japan in World War II: born Gladwyne, Pa., June 25, 1886, died Sonoma, Calif., Jan. 15, 1950.
Mar 10, 2021 · David Kindy. Correspondent. March 10, 2021. Aviation pioneer Henry “Hap” Arnold (above: with the Fly Fortress "Memphis Bell") lead the Army Air Force to victory in World War II and later...
- David Kindy
Henry Harley Arnold (born June 25, 1886, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died January 15, 1950, Sonoma, California) was an air strategist, commanding general of the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 12, 2006 · Although Arnold had retired from the service three years before, he was appointed the first (and so far only) general of the Air Force, a permanent five-star rank, on May 7, 1949. During his long career he had written several books, including some intended to create interest among youth in flying.
His military experience in logistics, research and development, training, and commanding operational units molded him into the perfect Airman to build and to command the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II. His efforts laid the foundation for modern U.S. Air Force logistics, R&D and operations.
Nov 18, 2018. Lt. Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, addresses four flying schools, the largest group of aviation cadets ever gathered, in December...
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