Tag Archives: U.S. Army Air Force

General Chennault Finds Inspiration

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Chris Kolakowski

Earlier, I blogged about the Civil War ties to Claire Lee Chennault and the Flying Tigers. On 4 July 1942, the Flying Tigers ceased to exist, and the men became the cadre for the China Air Task Force, part of … Continue reading →

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Civil War Echoes: Mrs. Longstreet and the B-29

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Chris Kolakowski

Of all American weapons produced in World War II, including the atomic bomb, the most expensive was the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. Developing and producing the plane cost $3 billion and involved a massive industrial undertaking from plants in all regions … Continue reading →

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