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HAP ARNOLD, USAAF

Visionary, pioneer, hero of the United States Air Force and champion of the WASP, General Henry (Hap) Arnold played a key role in the formation of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.

He was the official  in charge who said "YES" to Jackie Cochran when she proposed that women be trained to fly military aircraft and relieve the male pilots for combat duty.

His fascinating life is well documented in several books, as well as A&E's "Biography" (on the Arts & Entertainment Channel). 

 

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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE TEXT OF HIS SPEECH TO THE LAST GRADUATING CLASS

Statue of General Arnold
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO

Other Hap Arnold Pages: hp2

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Bio--Hap Arnold

bullet Poster 1--Hap Arnold
bullet Poster 2 -- Hap Arnold
bullet The USAF Air University Biography