General Billy Mitchell

General Billy Mitchell was a pioneering U.S. military aviator who believed in the strategic importance of air power and aircraft carriers. He challenged traditional military thinking by demonstrating that aviation could be a dominant force in warfare, capable of striking deeply into enemy territory. His advocacy helped shape the future of air warfare and the development of the U.S. Air Force. Despite facing resistance and court-martial for insubordination, Mitchell's ideas laid the groundwork for modern aerial strategy and demonstrated the potential of air power to influence global military decisions.