Igor Seversky

Igor Seversky was a Russian-American aviation pioneer and military strategist born in 1899. He played a key role in early aviation development and later served as a U.S. Air Force general. Seversky emphasized the importance of air power in modern warfare, advocating for advanced aircraft and strategic thinking. He also authored influential books on air combat and military strategy. His ideas helped shape U.S. aerial tactics during World War II and contributed to the development of the Air Force as an independent branch of the military.