World War II Air Force (1935 - 1945)
In 1939, Just before the start of the war, how many aircrafts were in the Air Force?
26,000
Who was the first female enlisted into the Air Force?
Esther McGowin Blake
How many aircrafts are there currently in the Air Force?
5,387
Who was the first Major General in the Air Force?
Henry H. Arnold
When did Truman issue the order against discrimation in the military?
July 26, 1948
How many soldiers are there currently in the Air Force?
329,614
What was the difference between soldiers and aircrafts between the years of 1939-1944?
In 1939 there were 20,000 men and 2,400 planes, but in 1944 there were around 2.4 personnel and 80,000 aircrafts.
When did Congress pass the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act, which enabled women to serve in the Air Force?
June 12, 1948
What is the current budget of the U.S Air Force?
$156.3 Billion
Between the years of 1938 to 1941, what has the number of trained pilots increased?
It has gone from 300 - 30,000 plus 110,000 mechanics.
Who was the first person of color to join the Air Force?
Benjamin O. Davis Jr. (General and Commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen)
The U.S Air force is how many years old?
72
How many aircrafts did Roosevelt call for in 1939?
He called for an airforce of 50,000 with 36,500 going towards the air corps and 13,500 going towards the Navy.
When was the first woman entered into pilot training?
1976
How many USAF members are currently female?
67,566