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[[Image:discoveryBillyMitchell.jpg|frame|left|General William (Billy) Mitchell]] | |||
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.
