AMERICAN EAGLES: A History of the United States Air Force Featuring the Collection of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

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Features the collection of airplanes, art, photographs, and memorabilia of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. Tells the story of the beginnings of flight, through the creation of the U.S. Air Force as a separate branch of the military, to the technological achievements of what is the preeminent air power in the world today. Details combat aces, Medal of Honor recipients, generals, and average citizens who served in the Air Force, as well as philosophers, airplane designers, test pilots, rocket scientists, armorers, and grease monkeys. Contains more than 250 color and 150 black-and-white illustrations and photos.