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Mitchell's Marauders were named for {{WikipediaContent}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Mitchell] William (Billy) Mitchell]], an American general who is regarded as the father of the U.S. Air Force. He is one of the most famous and most controversial figures in the history of American airpower.
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Mitchell's Marauders Flight Wing was named in memory of Major General William (Billy) Mitchell, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Mitchell] an early airpower pioneer and advocate of an independent United States Air Force.
 
General Mitchell is regarded as the father of the U.S. Air Force.
The rank of Major General was awarded to him posthumously.
 
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General William (Billy) Mitchell

Mitchell's Marauders Flight Wing was named in memory of Major General William (Billy) Mitchell, [1] an early airpower pioneer and advocate of an independent United States Air Force.

General Mitchell is regarded as the father of the U.S. Air Force. The rank of Major General was awarded to him posthumously.

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