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Despite a severe phobia of flying, USAAF General Henry Arnold rose to become a key architect of U.S. air power, shaping the modern Air Force.Summary
- He trained under the Wright brothers.
- Billy Mitchell inspired Arnold’s air power vision.
- Led U.S. air expansion during WWII.
- Helped establish the Air Force as a separate force.
- Managed massive aircraft production during WWII.