In 1941 he created the Flying Tigers, a squadron of volunteer U.S. pilots. The men, trained in Chennault’s fighting techniques, achieved an outstanding combat record. After the United States entered World War II, the group was incorporated into the regular U.S. Army Air Forces as the ...
In Jul 1943, to streamline command and to better distribute resources, the two programs merged together to form the Women Airforce Service Pilots, "WASP"; the disbanding of WAFS and WFTD programs took place officially on 5 Aug 1943. Although administered by the US Army, WASP was designated ...
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Caption US Army Air Force student pilot in a T-6 Texan trainer practicing an attack on a B-34 bomber, circa 1942-1943 Photographer Unknown Source United States Air Force Historical Research Agency Identification Code 23075 More on... Ventura Main article Photos Photo Size 592 x 700 pixels...
Subsequent events, including the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, proved the validity of many of his prophesies, and many of his ideas were adopted by the Army Air Forces during World War II. The utter decisiveness that he claimed for air power never materialized, however. ...
The GEM-T missile provides an upgraded capability to defeat air-breathing, cruise and ballistic missiles, as a complement to the PAC-3 missile. The first upgrade fore-bodies were delivered to the US Army in November 2002. By September 2010, a total of 1,000 Patriot missiles had been upgrad...
US Army Special Forces 1952-84From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues...Gordon Rottman...
Image:One of the US military planes takes off with humanitarian aid bound for Gaza. Pic: US Air Force The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said on Thursday that Israeli forces killed at least 118 people trying to reach a relief convoy near Gaza City. ...