Historical Picture of Maxwell AFB.

Abstract

This paper is an historical account of Maxwell AFB from its inception in 1910 as a site of the Wright Brothers' flying school to the modern era of the Air University. The educational institutions such as the Air Corps Tactical School and the Southern Air Training Center that lead to the development of Air University are covered in moderate detail. Part 2 of the product is an oil painting depicting the same story. This painting will be permanantly displayed at the Air Force Wargamming Center at Maxwell AFB.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA168255

Entities

People

  • Larry E. Kangas

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airlift Operations
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Materials
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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