Founded in 1953 by Gen. Carl A. "Tooey" Spaatz and other air power pioneers, the Air Force Historical Foundation is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of American aviation, with emphasis on the U.S. Air Force, its predecessor organizations, and the men and women whose lives and dreams were devoted to flight.
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Twentieth Air Force completes the redeployment of all B-29s from Chengtu to bases in India. The move is largely a result of untenable logistics dependent upon supplies flown into the theater over the Hump. Maintaining the XX Bomber Command in China takes approximately 15 percent of total supplies flown in by the Air Transport Command.
From: “U.S. Air Force – A Complete History,” an Air Force Historical Foundation publication
Put on your thinking cap! This latest challenge from the Air Force Historical Foundation involves milestone “firsts” in aviation history. Submit the correct answers for a chance to win prizes.
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The Winter 2011 issue of Air Power History provides a glimpse of life behind enemy lines during World War II, along with in-depth profiles on influential figures in U.S. Air Force history.
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The Air Force Historical Foundation’s successful 2011 Symposium featured presentations, panel discussions and debates on the theme of “Air Power and Global
Operations: 9/11 and Beyond.”
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In his latest update, Foundation President Dale Meyerrose, (Maj. Gen., USAF, ret.), highlights the organization’s successes in meeting its mission of preserving and promoting Air Force history.
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