First Aircraft to use large pieces of metal, takes flight in Germany.
President Theodore Roosevelt served
Wright brothers file for a patent, based on their glider design. Turned down 3 times before finally receiving a patent.
U.S. Army Signal Corps Role: Flying instruction Aerial reconnaissance Size: (1913) 18 pilots, 100 support personnel; 31 total airplanes 1909–1914 Part of:Office of the Chief Signal Officer, United States Army
Wright Model A/Military Flyer -Demonstrator/trainer. Wright brother flying machine purchased for $25,000
President William Howard Taft served
Early Aircraft
President Woodrow Wilson served
Observation for infantry and artillery
Role: Aviation support (liaison and observation) Size: 44 officers, 224 men, 23 aircraft (1914); 1,218 men, 280 aircraft (April 6, 1917) Part of: Office of the Chief Signal Officer, United States Army Engagements: Punitive Expedition, World War I
The war took place in Europe and Asia. It ended with an Allied victory. As a result of the war the world saw the end of the German, Russian, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian empires. New countries in Europe and the Middle East were created. The League of Nations was formed.
War increased use of airpower. Beginning of air combat to stop enemy movement an bombing of ground forces.
US enters WWI. Major "Billy" Mitchell is the first american to fly over German lines.
Branch: United States Army Role: Aviation support to ground operations Size: 195,024 men, 7,900 aircraft (1918), 9,954 men, 1,451 aircraft (1926) Garrison/HQ: Munitions Building, Washington, D.C. Engagements: World War I
MB-3 -Fighter
President Warren Harding served Assasinated
President Calvin Coolidge served
Branch: United States Army Role: Aviation support to ground operations Size: 14,650 men, 1,646 aircraft (1932); 16,863 men, 855 aircraft (1936); 152,125 men, 6,777 aircraft (1941) Garrison/HQ: Munitions Building, Washington, D.C. Disbanded: 18 September 1947
first solo non-stop flight from North America to Europe. Charles Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris in 33 hours and 32 minutes.
President Herbert Hoover served
P-12 / F4B -Fighter aircraft
P-26 Peashooter -Fighter
President Franklin Delanor Roosevelt served
A-17 / Nomad -Ground attack
P-35 -Fighter
B-17 Flying Fortress -Heavy bomber
P-40 Warhawk Tomahawk / Kittyhawk -Fighter-bomber
Authorizes $300 million dollars, 6,000 aircraft for Army Air Corps.
WWII ended with an Allied victory. As result of the war the world saw the Collapse of Nazi Germany, and the fall of Japanese and Italian Empires. The United Nations is formed. The United States and the Soviet Union are seen as world superpowers. The Cold War begins.
Branch:Seal of the United States Department of War, United States Army Role: Aerial warfare Size: 2.4 million members (March 1944); 80,000 aircraft (July 1944) Part of: U.S. Department of War Garrison/HQ:Munitions Building, Washington, D.C., (1941–1942); The Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, (1943–1947) Disbanded: 18 September 1947
B-24 Liberator -Heavy bomber
Aboard a B-17 the 8th Air Force members drop the first american air raids on Germany.
First bombing runs over Japan during WWII.
C-54 Skymaster -Military transport aircraft
A-26 (B-26) Invader ground attack; light bomber
Women's Airforce Service pilots is created. They are known as WASP.
P-80 / F-80 Shooting Star-Jet Fighter
P-61 Black Widow -Night fighter
President Harry S. Truman served
The Atomic bomb known as "Little Boy" is dropped in Hiroshima Japan by the Engola Gay.
Japan signs surrender in Tokyo Bay aboard the USS Missouri ending WWII
Size:307,001 active personnel; 177,221 civilian personnel; 69,200 reserve personnel; 105,500 air guard personnel; ~5,137 aircraft; 450 ICBMs; 63 satellites Part of: U.S. Department of Defense Headquarters:The Pentagon Motto: "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" Colors: Ultramarine Blue and Golden Yellow
First supersonic flight in Bell XS-1 takes place in California's high Desert.
C-97 Stratofreighter -Military transport aircraft
First branch of the military to pass policy on racial integration.
Officially adopts blue dress uniform.
C-119 Flying Boxcar -Military transport aircraft
North Korea attacks South Korea officially beginning the Korean War
F-89 Scorpion -Interceptor
F-94 Starfire -All-weather interceptor
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