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U.S. Air Force

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2006

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Published by the U.S. Air Force, 2006.

Abstract

Over a century ago, America crossed the threshold of powered flight and gave wings to the world. Soon military leaders realized the implications of this development, and warfare was changed forever. America was fortunate to have "Great Captains" with the vision to imagine the possibilities of air and space power - Airmen like Billy Mitchell, Frank Andrews, Hap Arnold, Ira Eaker, Jimmy Doolittle, Bennie Schriever. They have given us a proud heritage of courage, excellence and innovation. In so doing, they also give us a sense of perspective and a way to understand the Air Force's future.

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