03193nam 2200661 a 450 991045787490332120200520144314.00-8173-8304-2(CKB)2550000000081976(EBL)1047525(OCoLC)818115726(SSID)ssj0000600273(PQKBManifestationID)11385012(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000600273(PQKBWorkID)10601336(PQKB)10694878(MiAaPQ)EBC1047525(OCoLC)772459666(MdBmJHUP)muse9274(Au-PeEL)EBL1047525(CaPaEBR)ebr10527733(EXLCZ)99255000000008197620090624e20091925 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrWinged defense[electronic resource] the development and possibilities of modern air power-- economic and military /William "Billy" MitchellTuscaloosa, Ala. University of Alabama Pressc20091 online resource (303 p.)Fire ant booksOriginally published: New York ; London : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1925.Includes index."New foreword by Robert S. Ehlers, Jr."--Cover.0-8173-5605-3 A note on Billy Mitchell and his book -- The aeronautical era -- Leadership in aeronautics goes to the United States -- The United States Air Force proves that aircraft dominate seacraft -- Civil and commercial aviation -- How should we organize our national air power? -- Make it a main force or still an appendage? -- The effect of air power on the modification and limitation of international armaments -- A glance at modern aeronautics -- The making of an Air Force personnel -- The obtaining of the aircraft and equipment for the flyers -- The defense against aircraft. This book is the basis for airpower doctrine in the US, and demonstrates how forward looking Gen Mitchell was even though the technology for conducting air operations was in its infancy when it was written. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with airpower history or aerospace doctrine. William Lendrum ""Billy"" Mitchell (December 28, 1879 - February 19, 1936) was an American Army general who is regarded as the father of the U.S. Air Force, and is one of the most famous and most controversial figures in the history of American airpower. MitchelFire ant books.Aeronautics, MilitaryUnited StatesAir powerUnited StatesAir powerEconomic aspectsUnited StatesMilitary doctrineUnited StatesUnited StatesDefensesElectronic books.Aeronautics, MilitaryAir powerAir powerEconomic aspectsMilitary doctrine358.400973Mitchell William1879-1936.1047498MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910457874903321Winged defense2475086UNINA