Captain Henry H. Arnold (aviator)

Captain Henry H. Arnold was a pioneering American aviator and military leader, known as the "Father of the Air Force." Born in 1886, he played a significant role in developing U.S. military aviation from the early days of airplane use through World War II. Arnold rose through the ranks to become a general and later the first five-star General of the Air Force. His leadership helped transform the Air Force into an independent branch of the U.S. military. He is recognized for his strategic vision and contributions to aviation technology, shaping the future of American aerial warfare.