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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The Douglas XB-43 flies for the first time. This experimental twin-engine platform will later result in production of the first four-engine B-45 Tornado.
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 a significant event in commerce and aviation. Submit the correct answers for a chance to win prizes.
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The latest edition of Air Power History includes four featured articles related to air power during wartime, including a detailed account of Operation Desert Storm’s first flying mission.
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In his latest update, Foundation President Dale Meyerrose, (Maj. Gen., USAF, ret.), underscores the organization’s ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting 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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