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[[Image:discoveryBillyMitchell.jpg|frame|left|General William (Billy) Mitchell]] | [[Image:discoveryBillyMitchell.jpg|frame|left|General William (Billy) Mitchell]] | ||
Mitchell's Marauders Flight Wing was named in memory of | 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. | 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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