Henry hap arnold pdf

American airpower comes of age united states department. The general henry hap arnold education grant program is the centerpiece of air force aid societyafas education support. It is also the story of the growth of the air force. Hap arnolds example of organizational leadership of innovation. This book offers a synopsis of his career and achievements from his flight training by. Hap arnold s world war ii diaries edited by major general john w. This paper surveys general of the air force henry h.

Many in the press of that era described general arnold s conference as the most important. Hap arnolds world war ii diaries edited by major general john w. Arnold was an aviation pioneer, chief of the air corps 19381941, commanding general of the u. War ii, where he represented the aaf at the highest lev. Huston usaf retired volume 1 air university press maxwell air. Arnold, henry harley 25 june 188615 january 1950, airman, was born. Colonel henry harley arnold was known as having a permanent smile on his face. Hap arnold s name is perpetuated at the arnold engineering development complex at arnold afb, tenn. This famous grin, together with his dedicated service to the military demonstrated. He always looked as though he was thinking about something humorous or was about to tell you a joke.

Access article in pdf american airpower comes of age. Henry harley hap arnold june 25, 1886 january 15, 1950 was an american general officer holding the ranks of general of the army and general of the air force. Hap arnold is featured on the big picture, an american documentary tv program which aired from 19511964. Huston usaf retired volume 2 air university press maxwell air force base, alabama.

Air force general to ever hold fivestar rank, and the only officer to ever. Arnold education grant program,also known as the hap arnold grant, is the centerpiece of afas education support. The application process for the arnold education grant serves as the platform for other key education support. He was one of those individuals who always seem to be smiling.

Hap arnold championed the cause of military air power for over 40 years. Henry arnold earned his nickname, hap, because of his nearconstant grin. Army gen henry hap arnolds career with focus on world war ii. He was the only man to hold the rank of general of the air force. On may 7, 1949 hap arnold was appointed the first general of the air force, fivestar rank, by the u. He died at his ranch home, valley of the moon, near sonoma, calif. Arnold, henry harley 18861950, airman american national.

This pamphlet offers a synopsis of his career and achievements from his. Henry harley hap arnold june 25, 1886 january 15, 1950 was an american general officer holding the grades of general of the army and general of the air force. General henry hap arnold was a key american air command during world war ii. Also known as the hap arnold grant, the scholarship application process serves as the platform for other key education support opportunities at the society the hap arnold scholarship is competitive in its needbased selection criteria and has a unique design to recognize. Haparnold championed the cause of military air power for over forty years. First building a strong base in the army, his vision helped guide the. Henry hap arnolds vision, at an early time in the history of the airplane, set the stage for its wide use later on. Henry harley hap arnold june 25, 1886 january 15, 1950 was an american general. Under general henry hap arnold, americas air arm became the largest and most potent air force in history.