Phillip S. Meilinger

Nov 1, 2024 | airandspaceforces.com | Phillip S. Meilinger

Lt. Gen. Frank Andrews at his desk at U.S. Army headquartersin England on Feb. 5, 1943. Andrews, a native of Nashville, Tenn., recently had become commander of all United States forces in the European theater of operations. U.S. Army photo via National Archives Photo Caption & Credits Andrews laid the bricks to build an effective (and strategic) air arm.

Sep 6, 2024 | airandspaceforces.com | Charles Galbreath |Tobias Naegele |Patrick Reardon |Phillip S. Meilinger

Sep 6, 2024 | airandspaceforces.com | Phillip S. Meilinger

Gen. Claire Chennault was a big supporter of fighter-interceptor aircraft during the 1930s, when the U.S. Army Air Corps was primarily focused on high-altitude bombardment. U.S. War Department Photo Caption & Credits A ‘Tiger’ who showed his teeth without biting his tongue. Chennault was a well-known and heroic figure in America during World War II, due largely to his command of the Flying Tigers in China.

Jun 7, 2024 | airandspaceforces.com | Tobias Naegele |Patrick Reardon |Phillip S. Meilinger

Jun 7, 2024 | airandspaceforces.com | Phillip S. Meilinger

Gen. George Kenney during World War II was the commander of Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific. Air & Space Forces Association Library Photo Caption & Credits Creator, Innovator, and Advocate for an Independent Air Force. Kenney was known as “MacArthur’s Airman” due to his connection with the famous general during World War II. But Kenney was notable for more than that.