Early Use of Air Power
The first man to fly in a power-driven, heavier-than-air machine
Orville Wright
World War I began
1914
Formerly known as Air Service
Air Corp
US entered World War II
December 1941
Created the Department of the Air Force
The National Security Act of 1947
The first air machine
The Wright 1903 Flyer I
Number of aircrafts suitable for combat out of 55 total aircrafts
None
Independent Air Force
Founder of the American strategic air war concept
Gen "Hap" Arnold
Head of the United States Air Force
Chief of Staff
US Army Signal Corps establish the Aeronautical Division
Aug 1907
He provided America a glimpse of its future in the air
General William "Billy" Mitchell
He championed airpower even after getting relieved of duty with a demotion
Gen William Mitchell
Longer-range fighters designed and built in 4-months that replaced bombers.
P-51 “Mustang”
The first Secretary of the Air Force
W. Stuart Symington
America's first pilot
Benjamin Floulois
A service officially recognized by the War Department
Air Service, US Army
Resources Air Service relied on the Army for
Ended the war in the pacific
Dropping of nuclear weapons in Japan
USAF's first Chief of Staff
Gen Carl A. Spaatz
First time the US used aircraft for a military purpose
"Pancho" Villa's attack of Columbus, New Mexico
America's most valuable resource
Personnel (People)
The first Boeing aircraft to take part in joint Army Navy maneuvers off the pacific coast
Y1B17 (Flying Fortress)
Two Japanese cities bombed using blockbuster and incendiary bombs
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Airman's Creed
I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my Nation's call.
I am an American Airman.
My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win.
I am Faithful to a Proud Heritage,
A Tradition of Honor, And a Legacy of Valor.
I am an American Airman.
Guardian of Freedom and Justice,
My Nation's Sword and Shield, Its Sentry and Avenger.
I defend my Country with my Life.
I am an American Airman.
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,
And I will not fail