Chidlaw, Benjamin W. (Benjamin Wiley), 1900-1977

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Benjamin Wiley Chidlaw (1900-1977) was born in Cleves, Ohio. He received his commission in the Air Service from West Point in 1922. He advanced to the rank of brigadier general in November 1942 and to major general in April 1945. During World War II, he commanded the 22nd Tactical Air Command in 1944 and 1945 then commanded the Mediterranean Allied Tactical Forces in 1945. After World War II, he commanded the Air Research and Development Command from 1951 until his retirement in May 1955. He is credited with development of the first jet engine and first jet aircraft.

From the description of Chidlaw, Benjamin W. (Benjamin Wiley), 1900-1977 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10613478
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referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. US AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF RETIRED National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. XR-4 AND YR-4A HEILCOPTERS DECK LANDING TRIALS National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. SHAH OF IRAN TOURS AIR MATERIEL CONMAND, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO, 27 NOVEMBER 1949 National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Chidlaw, Benjamin W. (Benjamin Wiley), 1900-1977. Reminiscences of Benjamin W. Chidlaw : oral history, 1968. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ORIENTATION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND SENATE ON AF ACADEMY PLANS National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. AAF air show, Cleveland National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. AMC PICTORIAL REVIEW #12 National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PERMANENT SITE National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. TEAMED FOR DEFENSE National Archives at College Park

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Death 1977-02-21

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