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
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Talbott, Harold E., 1888-1957
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Harold Elstner Talbott (b. 1888, Dayton, Ohio-d. 1957) was president Dayton Wright Airplane Company from 1916 to 1920 and served as an aviator in World War I. He was chairman of board of the North American Aviation Company in 1931 and 1932, then as director of aircraft production for the War Production Board in 1942 and 1943. He served as Secretary of the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1955. From the description of Talbott, Harold E. (Harold Elstner), 1888-1957 (U.S. National Archives a...
Harmon, Hubert Reilly, 1892-1957
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Hubert Reilly Harmon was born in 1892 and graduated from West Point in 1915 where he was a classmate of Dwight D. Eisenhower. After several different assignments, Harmon transferred to the Air Corps in 1920. During World War II he commanded the 6th Air Force in Panama and later the 13th Air Force, commanding allied air units during the Solomon Islands campaign. From 1947 to 1953, General Harmon served as the Air Force Representative, United Nations Military Staff and Special Assistant to the Chi...
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 ...
