RallyPoint News7886537<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-722048"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
<a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwho-do-you-think-was-the-most-influential-airmen-of-all-time%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook'
target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Who+do+you+think+was+the+most+influential+airmen+of+all+time%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwho-do-you-think-was-the-most-influential-airmen-of-all-time&via=RallyPoint"
target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a>
<a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AWho do you think was the most influential airmen of all time?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/who-do-you-think-was-the-most-influential-airmen-of-all-time"
target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a>
</div>
<a class="fancybox" rel="11c557c0ac889173571a9cd6289bba08" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/722/048/for_gallery_v2/17c73fa4.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/722/048/large_v3/17c73fa4.jpg" alt="17c73fa4" /></a></div></div>Thanks to all who participated! This sweepstakes event has ended and all prizes have been awarded. Please continue to share your stories and follow the RallySweeps page for the next event! <a target="_blank" href="https://rly.pt/RLYSWP">https://rly.pt/RLYSWP</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
<div class="pta-link-card-picture">
<img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/745/469/qrc/open-uri20221004-27872-1sh534n">
</div>
<div class="pta-link-card-content">
<p class="pta-link-card-title">
<a target="blank" href="https://rly.pt/RLYSWP">RallySweeps | RallyPoint</a>
</p>
<p class="pta-link-card-description">RallySweeps</p>
</div>
<div class="clearfix"></div>
</div>
Who do you think was the most influential airmen of all time?2022-09-19T12:22:39-04:00RallyPoint News7886537<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-722048"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
<a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwho-do-you-think-was-the-most-influential-airmen-of-all-time%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook'
target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Who+do+you+think+was+the+most+influential+airmen+of+all+time%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwho-do-you-think-was-the-most-influential-airmen-of-all-time&via=RallyPoint"
target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a>
<a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AWho do you think was the most influential airmen of all time?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/who-do-you-think-was-the-most-influential-airmen-of-all-time"
target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a>
</div>
<a class="fancybox" rel="2681c81e71bb8fbf5b5a853dc6630349" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/722/048/for_gallery_v2/17c73fa4.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/722/048/large_v3/17c73fa4.jpg" alt="17c73fa4" /></a></div></div>Thanks to all who participated! This sweepstakes event has ended and all prizes have been awarded. Please continue to share your stories and follow the RallySweeps page for the next event! <a target="_blank" href="https://rly.pt/RLYSWP">https://rly.pt/RLYSWP</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
<div class="pta-link-card-picture">
<img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/745/469/qrc/open-uri20221004-27872-1sh534n">
</div>
<div class="pta-link-card-content">
<p class="pta-link-card-title">
<a target="blank" href="https://rly.pt/RLYSWP">RallySweeps | RallyPoint</a>
</p>
<p class="pta-link-card-description">RallySweeps</p>
</div>
<div class="clearfix"></div>
</div>
Who do you think was the most influential airmen of all time?2022-09-19T12:22:39-04:002022-09-19T12:22:39-04:00COL Randall C.7886541<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Those would have to be Orville and Wilbur Wright of course. If it wasn't for those two inventing, building and flying the first motor-operated airplane, everyone else that came later would be having a hard time of it...<br /><br />Not to mention that the control system they invented back in the early 1900s is still used on fixed-wing aircraft today.Response by COL Randall C. made Sep 19 at 2022 12:31 PM2022-09-19T12:31:19-04:002022-09-19T12:31:19-04:00SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL7886543<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks for sharingResponse by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 19 at 2022 12:33 PM2022-09-19T12:33:55-04:002022-09-19T12:33:55-04:00Maj Robert Thornton7886553<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would add General Curtis Lemay as one of, if not the most influential airman. His formation design and tactics in the European bombing campaign in WW II, his work in the Pacific and then 10 years leading SAC into the new age of AirPower.Response by Maj Robert Thornton made Sep 19 at 2022 12:45 PM2022-09-19T12:45:01-04:002022-09-19T12:45:01-04:00CSM Chuck Stafford7886555<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy Mitchell -- he thought "outside of the box" and saw the potential of air superiority as a force multiplierResponse by CSM Chuck Stafford made Sep 19 at 2022 12:47 PM2022-09-19T12:47:28-04:002022-09-19T12:47:28-04:00SSgt Jim Gilmore7886597<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There are so many who wore Air Force blue of note. GAF Hap Arnold, BG Billy Mitchell, Gen Curtis LeMay, MSgt Dwayne Hackney, CMSgt Rich Etchberger, SSgt Bill Pitzenbarger and many more. <br /><br />However, to me one man stands out front as a personal hero. BG Everett "Bud" Day seemingly was awarded just about every military decoration including the MoH for his actions in his many years a POW. It is his actions after his days at Hoa Lo Prison and subsequent retirement that are of note to me. <br /><br />BG Day fought endlessly to force the government to honor a promise made in almost every enlistment. If you serve 20 years or more and retire, we will give you and your wife free Healthcare for life. Bud Day fought the government tooth and nail to honor its promise. That fight went all the way to SCOTUS where it ruled against him, ending his longest battle.Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Sep 19 at 2022 1:31 PM2022-09-19T13:31:44-04:002022-09-19T13:31:44-04:00SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM7886611<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Chappy James.Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Sep 19 at 2022 1:44 PM2022-09-19T13:44:04-04:002022-09-19T13:44:04-04:00SFC Terry Wilcox7886635<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>DoolittleResponse by SFC Terry Wilcox made Sep 19 at 2022 2:21 PM2022-09-19T14:21:20-04:002022-09-19T14:21:20-04:00MSG Thomas Currie7886652<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Beyond a doubt William Lendrum MitchellResponse by MSG Thomas Currie made Sep 19 at 2022 2:37 PM2022-09-19T14:37:16-04:002022-09-19T14:37:16-04:00Cpl Vic Burk7886660<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Those that came to mind immediately was the Wright Brothers. They proved man could fly albeit by artificial means since we don't have wings like the birds. Sooner or later someone else would do it but they did what everyone thought was impossible at the time.Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Sep 19 at 2022 2:44 PM2022-09-19T14:44:11-04:002022-09-19T14:44:11-04:001SG Steven Imerman7886701<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A triplet- Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. What they did was out of this world.Response by 1SG Steven Imerman made Sep 19 at 2022 3:26 PM2022-09-19T15:26:00-04:002022-09-19T15:26:00-04:00SFC Jim Ruether7886723<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lt > General James DoolittleResponse by SFC Jim Ruether made Sep 19 at 2022 3:39 PM2022-09-19T15:39:31-04:002022-09-19T15:39:31-04:00SFC Jim Ruether7886724<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lt. General James DoolittleResponse by SFC Jim Ruether made Sep 19 at 2022 3:39 PM2022-09-19T15:39:52-04:002022-09-19T15:39:52-04:00SFC Jim Ruether7886817<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My Daddy, John LeRoy, grand dad Joe, uncle Greg, Larry, Don, Cousins Jimmy, Joe, Jay, Jerry, John, Jeff, so you see flying been instilled in me for many generations.Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Sep 19 at 2022 4:55 PM2022-09-19T16:55:29-04:002022-09-19T16:55:29-04:00PO2 Private RallyPoint Member7887231<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gen. Jimmy Stewart.Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2022 10:41 PM2022-09-19T22:41:01-04:002022-09-19T22:41:01-04:00CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana7887354<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck Yeager was the most famous Airman (Amn) in the U.S. Army Airforce. Although the Tuskegee Airmen were more famous, their race left them in the trace.Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made Sep 20 at 2022 12:44 AM2022-09-20T00:44:10-04:002022-09-20T00:44:10-04:00CMSgt Caryn Chipman7888772<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a huge proponent of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), so in my opinion Gen Hap Arnold is the most influential airman of all time. In a 1944 staff memo, it is said he wrote, “If you can get mechanical machines to do this, you can save lives at the outset.” To have the foresight in those early years to see the benefits of unmanned aircraft was inspirational. From a personal perspective, while I worked in Medical, my husband was assigned to a UAV Squadron. He was able to protect troops on the ground and take out enemy targets in the AOR, then come home for dinner and assist-coach our kid’s soccer team. Mission success and Lives saved … Win-Win. Thanks Gen HH Arnold!Response by CMSgt Caryn Chipman made Sep 20 at 2022 8:32 PM2022-09-20T20:32:40-04:002022-09-20T20:32:40-04:00PVT Mark Whitcomb7889945<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a history buff I would say DoolittleResponse by PVT Mark Whitcomb made Sep 21 at 2022 11:29 AM2022-09-21T11:29:25-04:002022-09-21T11:29:25-04:001LT Ralph Mccormick7890528<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Jimmy StewartResponse by 1LT Ralph Mccormick made Sep 21 at 2022 5:44 PM2022-09-21T17:44:27-04:002022-09-21T17:44:27-04:00SPC Jeremy Belanger7890531<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Colonel Bud DayResponse by SPC Jeremy Belanger made Sep 21 at 2022 5:50 PM2022-09-21T17:50:07-04:002022-09-21T17:50:07-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member7890532<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Eddie RickenbackerResponse by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2022 5:50 PM2022-09-21T17:50:43-04:002022-09-21T17:50:43-04:00PV2 William Vanmeter7890541<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gregory "Pappy" Boyington Baa Baa Black Sheep... Pappy an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. A Marine aviator with the Pacific fleet in 1941, Boyington joined the "Flying Tigers" (1st American Volunteer Group) of the Republic of China Air Force and saw combat in Burma in late 1941 and 1942 during the military conflict between China and Japan.<br /><br />In September 1942, Boyington rejoined the Marine Corps. In early 1943, he deployed to the South Pacific and began flying combat missions in the F4U Corsair fighter. In September 1943, he took command of Marine fighter squadron VMF-214 ("Black Sheep"). In January 1944, Boyington, outnumbered by Japanese "Zero" planes, was shot down into the Pacific Ocean after downing one of the enemy planes. He was captured by a Japanese submarine crew and was held as a prisoner of war for more than a year and a half. He was released shortly after the surrender of Japan. The television series Baa Baa Black Sheep was inspired by Boyington and his men in the "Black Sheep" squadron. It ran for two seasons in the late 1970s.Response by PV2 William Vanmeter made Sep 21 at 2022 5:59 PM2022-09-21T17:59:44-04:002022-09-21T17:59:44-04:00LCDR Quentin Burns7890542<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Billy MitchellResponse by LCDR Quentin Burns made Sep 21 at 2022 6:05 PM2022-09-21T18:05:11-04:002022-09-21T18:05:11-04:00Capt Bill Chada7890546<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck Yeager and Robin Olds were the first to come to mind.Response by Capt Bill Chada made Sep 21 at 2022 6:11 PM2022-09-21T18:11:54-04:002022-09-21T18:11:54-04:00SGT John D Crytser7890548<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Major Kong. From the movie DR. Strangelove.Response by SGT John D Crytser made Sep 21 at 2022 6:14 PM2022-09-21T18:14:58-04:002022-09-21T18:14:58-04:00SGM Larry Stegall7890561<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Jimmy DoolittleResponse by SGM Larry Stegall made Sep 21 at 2022 6:25 PM2022-09-21T18:25:56-04:002022-09-21T18:25:56-04:00PO1 Private RallyPoint Member7890562<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Most Influential Airmen of all time has to be The Wright Brothers. Without their young hearts and adventurous ways who knows how much longer it would have taken for flight to be real.Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2022 6:26 PM2022-09-21T18:26:20-04:002022-09-21T18:26:20-04:00CPO Craig Gilchrist7890572<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pappy Boyington - USMCResponse by CPO Craig Gilchrist made Sep 21 at 2022 6:31 PM2022-09-21T18:31:45-04:002022-09-21T18:31:45-04:00SrA Chris Venters7890584<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would have to say that Chuck Yeager has been the most influential airman of all time. More young men have wanted to fly fighter aircraft due to his achievements.Response by SrA Chris Venters made Sep 21 at 2022 6:37 PM2022-09-21T18:37:41-04:002022-09-21T18:37:41-04:00LTC Joseph Keary7890604<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Billy Mitchell - he demonstrated the value and impact of air power during its early yearsResponse by LTC Joseph Keary made Sep 21 at 2022 6:49 PM2022-09-21T18:49:35-04:002022-09-21T18:49:35-04:00SPC Bret Miller7890618<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Richard Bong.Response by SPC Bret Miller made Sep 21 at 2022 6:56 PM2022-09-21T18:56:13-04:002022-09-21T18:56:13-04:00SrA Candy Vela7890623<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Daniel “Chappie” JamesResponse by SrA Candy Vela made Sep 21 at 2022 6:58 PM2022-09-21T18:58:09-04:002022-09-21T18:58:09-04:00SPC Randy Lewen7890630<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My Father whom was a navigator and pilot and Navigator. He is 98 yrs young and is one of the last remaining, WWII, Viet nam and Korean Veterans left. He flew in all 3.Response by SPC Randy Lewen made Sep 21 at 2022 7:02 PM2022-09-21T19:02:01-04:002022-09-21T19:02:01-04:00SSgt Dale Wurm7890633<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>James H. DoolittleResponse by SSgt Dale Wurm made Sep 21 at 2022 7:02 PM2022-09-21T19:02:33-04:002022-09-21T19:02:33-04:00SP5 Ernest Thompson7890638<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe Jimmy Stewart influenced many young men to join during WWII. Also, Jimmy gave up his Hollywood career to do his duty. A true AmericanResponse by SP5 Ernest Thompson made Sep 21 at 2022 7:07 PM2022-09-21T19:07:22-04:002022-09-21T19:07:22-04:00LTC William Bridgeman7890639<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy MitchellResponse by LTC William Bridgeman made Sep 21 at 2022 7:07 PM2022-09-21T19:07:40-04:002022-09-21T19:07:40-04:00CN Robert Campbell7890643<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck YeagerResponse by CN Robert Campbell made Sep 21 at 2022 7:10 PM2022-09-21T19:10:30-04:002022-09-21T19:10:30-04:00PO2 Dan Sherman7890648<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gen. Curtis LemayResponse by PO2 Dan Sherman made Sep 21 at 2022 7:12 PM2022-09-21T19:12:29-04:002022-09-21T19:12:29-04:00MAJ Terry Jessup7890668<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck Yeager, without a doubt. While nor at the beginning of the airplane, he, nevertheless took aviation to new heights by flying real jets out and into space. Being the role model that he was, empowered other modern day aviators to do overwhelming programs and lead the US into the real Jet age.Response by MAJ Terry Jessup made Sep 21 at 2022 7:23 PM2022-09-21T19:23:10-04:002022-09-21T19:23:10-04:00SSgt Mack Neelands7890669<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Curtis LeMayResponse by SSgt Mack Neelands made Sep 21 at 2022 7:24 PM2022-09-21T19:24:22-04:002022-09-21T19:24:22-04:00Sgt David Bahnsen7890674<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck Yeager.<br />His personality formed The personality of the USAF.Response by Sgt David Bahnsen made Sep 21 at 2022 7:24 PM2022-09-21T19:24:55-04:002022-09-21T19:24:55-04:00PO2 Allen Bergseth7890681<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Charles LindberghResponse by PO2 Allen Bergseth made Sep 21 at 2022 7:26 PM2022-09-21T19:26:34-04:002022-09-21T19:26:34-04:00PFC Carl Wolfe7890695<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Jimmy StewartResponse by PFC Carl Wolfe made Sep 21 at 2022 7:30 PM2022-09-21T19:30:41-04:002022-09-21T19:30:41-04:00SPC Scott Case7890698<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Emilia AirhartResponse by SPC Scott Case made Sep 21 at 2022 7:33 PM2022-09-21T19:33:09-04:002022-09-21T19:33:09-04:00SGT Erick Holmes7890701<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I do not know much about Airmen however since I think differently I would say the most influential Airmen are the ones that at some point can tell their loved ones stories of when I was in or what we used to do. How you can sit down with your loved ones or friends and tell that story while your having a beverage on a summer dusk day by a fire or in the winter time by a fire. For the ones that may not be able to have beverages or need alternative beverages then all of what I said before applies. Again, I can do a google search and come up with all of these Airmen that did this and that and the other thing. By no means no disrespect to them. Just to be able to any of that to me thats the most influential Airmen.Response by SGT Erick Holmes made Sep 21 at 2022 7:34 PM2022-09-21T19:34:47-04:002022-09-21T19:34:47-04:00PVT Rex Adkins7890710<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Charles Chuck YeagerResponse by PVT Rex Adkins made Sep 21 at 2022 7:40 PM2022-09-21T19:40:37-04:002022-09-21T19:40:37-04:00MSG Janice Knippel7890732<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck YeagerResponse by MSG Janice Knippel made Sep 21 at 2022 7:48 PM2022-09-21T19:48:47-04:002022-09-21T19:48:47-04:00TSgt David Campbell7890736<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>James Doolittle no question about it!Response by TSgt David Campbell made Sep 21 at 2022 7:51 PM2022-09-21T19:51:05-04:002022-09-21T19:51:05-04:00Col Ronald Torgerson7890750<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy MitchellResponse by Col Ronald Torgerson made Sep 21 at 2022 8:01 PM2022-09-21T20:01:24-04:002022-09-21T20:01:24-04:00Col Ronald Torgerson7890753<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy MittchellResponse by Col Ronald Torgerson made Sep 21 at 2022 8:03 PM2022-09-21T20:03:07-04:002022-09-21T20:03:07-04:00TSgt Robert Hull7890754<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>John Glenn, he just kept on serving till the end of his life. Flew every thing that was flyable to every<br />place that needed to be explored.Response by TSgt Robert Hull made Sep 21 at 2022 8:03 PM2022-09-21T20:03:40-04:002022-09-21T20:03:40-04:00LCpl John Leddy7890776<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Jimmy DoolittleResponse by LCpl John Leddy made Sep 21 at 2022 8:15 PM2022-09-21T20:15:18-04:002022-09-21T20:15:18-04:00PFC Vince Ortiz7890802<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Eddie RickenbackerResponse by PFC Vince Ortiz made Sep 21 at 2022 8:24 PM2022-09-21T20:24:58-04:002022-09-21T20:24:58-04:00PO2 John Breaux7890865<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Bessie ColemanResponse by PO2 John Breaux made Sep 21 at 2022 8:52 PM2022-09-21T20:52:45-04:002022-09-21T20:52:45-04:00Lt Col Robert Marshak7890873<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General (then Lt Col) Jimmy Doolittle. The war in the Pacific was going badly. The Japanese were capturing island after island and country after country They thought they were invincible. The war in Europe and the Atlantic was also going poorly. Then, Doolittle trained crews and led a B-25 raid on the main Japanese islands, that showed Japan they were not invincible. The raid also boosted American morale. Upon his return, Doolittle was promoted and presented the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Roosevelt. Doolittle felt each of his fellow crew members should have received the medal. He was always thinking about his men. That's why I think General Jimmy Doolittle is the most influential airman of all time.Response by Lt Col Robert Marshak made Sep 21 at 2022 8:56 PM2022-09-21T20:56:28-04:002022-09-21T20:56:28-04:00SrA Laralee Totty7890885<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Esther Blake: Known as “The First Woman in the Air Force,” Staff Sgt. Esther McGowin Blake famously enlisted on the first minute of the first hour of the first day—July 8, 1948—she paved the way for us- the women that currently make up only less than 11% of the airman in the military.Response by SrA Laralee Totty made Sep 21 at 2022 9:02 PM2022-09-21T21:02:41-04:002022-09-21T21:02:41-04:00PO2 Richard Gleason7890900<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Jimmy DoolittleResponse by PO2 Richard Gleason made Sep 21 at 2022 9:07 PM2022-09-21T21:07:54-04:002022-09-21T21:07:54-04:00ENS Dennis McGuire7890910<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck YeagerResponse by ENS Dennis McGuire made Sep 21 at 2022 9:12 PM2022-09-21T21:12:51-04:002022-09-21T21:12:51-04:00SP5 George Butts7890916<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The original group of "Quiet Birdmen" of WWI, my Great Uncle Edward Butts included, who proved that aviators and aircraft changed the battlefields of past into a new age of air power.Response by SP5 George Butts made Sep 21 at 2022 9:14 PM2022-09-21T21:14:31-04:002022-09-21T21:14:31-04:00PO2 Robert Pohl7890934<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Wright Brothers. Without the brothers who knows how long it would have taken for someone else to complete any flight.Response by PO2 Robert Pohl made Sep 21 at 2022 9:23 PM2022-09-21T21:23:56-04:002022-09-21T21:23:56-04:00SSG Ted Seal7890949<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Years ago I had the distinct privilege of meeting Captain Charles (Chuck) Elwood Yeager, from Myra, West Virginia, with his accomplishments in combat, the evasion of the enemy when he was shot down, and his willingness to tempt fate by being the first to exceed the sound of speed, as a test pilot.Response by SSG Ted Seal made Sep 21 at 2022 9:34 PM2022-09-21T21:34:18-04:002022-09-21T21:34:18-04:00Terry More7891004<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe it would have to be Howard HughesResponse by Terry More made Sep 21 at 2022 10:00 PM2022-09-21T22:00:54-04:002022-09-21T22:00:54-04:00Sgt Joel Pedaline7891007<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>USMC VMFA -214 WWII under Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington MOH winnerResponse by Sgt Joel Pedaline made Sep 21 at 2022 10:02 PM2022-09-21T22:02:38-04:002022-09-21T22:02:38-04:00MSgt Alvin Collins7891009<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy MitchellResponse by MSgt Alvin Collins made Sep 21 at 2022 10:02 PM2022-09-21T22:02:45-04:002022-09-21T22:02:45-04:00Capt Marc Paquette7891028<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy MitchellResponse by Capt Marc Paquette made Sep 21 at 2022 10:15 PM2022-09-21T22:15:09-04:002022-09-21T22:15:09-04:00Rapunzel Clements7891049<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Charles CQ Brown and Charles McGeeResponse by Rapunzel Clements made Sep 21 at 2022 10:21 PM2022-09-21T22:21:51-04:002022-09-21T22:21:51-04:00Capt John Burke7891063<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gen Chappie JamesResponse by Capt John Burke made Sep 21 at 2022 10:27 PM2022-09-21T22:27:19-04:002022-09-21T22:27:19-04:00CPL Jason Blackwood7891073<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Amelia EarhartResponse by CPL Jason Blackwood made Sep 21 at 2022 10:32 PM2022-09-21T22:32:21-04:002022-09-21T22:32:21-04:00SP5 Ronald Johnson7891075<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tuskegee Airmen..Changed and Made history..U should know the story...Response by SP5 Ronald Johnson made Sep 21 at 2022 10:33 PM2022-09-21T22:33:05-04:002022-09-21T22:33:05-04:00PO1 Robert Jones7891089<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Amelia EarhartResponse by PO1 Robert Jones made Sep 21 at 2022 10:45 PM2022-09-21T22:45:01-04:002022-09-21T22:45:01-04:00CPL Anthony Randle Sr7891109<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>George Herbert Walker BushResponse by CPL Anthony Randle Sr made Sep 21 at 2022 10:52 PM2022-09-21T22:52:18-04:002022-09-21T22:52:18-04:00SGT Matthew LaFeir7891120<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy Mitchell...<br />This opinion is coming from an Army Veteran, holding a lower inclination of education about most seasoned and established airmen.<br />However, <br />I do recall Billy Mitchell and his renown ideology that an independent airpower would be revolutionary. Basically arguing that modern warfare in aviation has an exponential amount of growth. He lead over 1,400 planes in the World War I battle of St. Mihiel and proved powerful demonstrations that airpower can also defeat naval warships.Response by SGT Matthew LaFeir made Sep 21 at 2022 10:56 PM2022-09-21T22:56:23-04:002022-09-21T22:56:23-04:00PVT William Major7891126<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wright BrothersResponse by PVT William Major made Sep 21 at 2022 10:58 PM2022-09-21T22:58:53-04:002022-09-21T22:58:53-04:00CPL Canya Jones7891132<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wright BrothersResponse by CPL Canya Jones made Sep 21 at 2022 11:01 PM2022-09-21T23:01:00-04:002022-09-21T23:01:00-04:00Lt Col Jim Bullard7891143<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy Mitchell, who identified and believed in the power of aerial bombardment before anyone else. Because he was so far ahead of his time, his career suffered as his contemporaries could not grasp his vision and his he importance of it. He was justified in the end, however.Response by Lt Col Jim Bullard made Sep 21 at 2022 11:05 PM2022-09-21T23:05:47-04:002022-09-21T23:05:47-04:00PV2 Terry Simmons7891153<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think all these men were great airmen : James Doolittle, Charles "Chuck" Yeager, Eddie Rickenbacker, Billy Mitchell, and Daniel James ! Thanks.Response by PV2 Terry Simmons made Sep 21 at 2022 11:10 PM2022-09-21T23:10:02-04:002022-09-21T23:10:02-04:00SGT J V7891157<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy MitchellResponse by SGT J V made Sep 21 at 2022 11:11 PM2022-09-21T23:11:19-04:002022-09-21T23:11:19-04:00Capt Barry O'Rourke7891174<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gen Henry "Hap" Arnold - General of the Air Force. Pioneer airman who was taught to fly by the Wright Brothers, and commander of Army Air Forces in victory over Germany and Japan in World War II. In 1949, by act of Congress, he received permanent five-star rank as general of the Air Force, the first such commission ever granted.Response by Capt Barry O'Rourke made Sep 21 at 2022 11:22 PM2022-09-21T23:22:41-04:002022-09-21T23:22:41-04:00PO2 Mindy Cunningham7891184<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tuskegee Airmen! Response by PO2 Mindy Cunningham made Sep 21 at 2022 11:39 PM2022-09-21T23:39:17-04:002022-09-21T23:39:17-04:00PO2 George Njirich7891191<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck YeagerResponse by PO2 George Njirich made Sep 21 at 2022 11:44 PM2022-09-21T23:44:52-04:002022-09-21T23:44:52-04:00PO2 Howard Carrell7891201<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>DoolittleResponse by PO2 Howard Carrell made Sep 21 at 2022 11:52 PM2022-09-21T23:52:39-04:002022-09-21T23:52:39-04:00SrA Greg Clack7891202<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck yeager . shot down a jet with a prop plane, broke the sound barrier, flew the backward swept wing x29. Had eagle eyes.An influential champion for several decades.Response by SrA Greg Clack made Sep 21 at 2022 11:53 PM2022-09-21T23:53:02-04:002022-09-21T23:53:02-04:00AB Blake Bowers7891223<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Ciurtis LeMayResponse by AB Blake Bowers made Sep 22 at 2022 12:17 AM2022-09-22T00:17:02-04:002022-09-22T00:17:02-04:00AB Blake Bowers7891225<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gemera; Cirtos LeMay<br />General Hap ArnoldResponse by AB Blake Bowers made Sep 22 at 2022 12:17 AM2022-09-22T00:17:40-04:002022-09-22T00:17:40-04:001stLt William Misner7891228<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Without a doubt the greatest American fighter Pilot of all time was the one and only CHUCK YEAGER! {1} BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES ELWOOD YEAGER (/ˈjeɪɡər/ YAY-gər, February 13, 1923 – December 7, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot who in 1947 became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. <br />Yeager was raised in Hamlin, West Virginia. His career began in World War II as a private in the United States Army, assigned to the Army Air Forces in 1941.[a] After serving as an aircraft mechanic, in September 1942, he entered enlisted pilot training and upon graduation was promoted to the rank of flight officer (the World War II Army Air Force version of the Army's warrant officer), later achieving most of his aerial victories as a P-51 Mustang fighter pilot on the Western Front, where he was credited with shooting down 11.5 enemy aircraft (the half credit is from a second pilot assisting him in a single shootdown). On October 12, 1944, he attained "ace in a day" status, shooting down five enemy aircraft in one mission.<br />After the war, Yeager became a test pilot and flew many types of aircraft, including experimental rocket-powered aircraft for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). Through the NACA program, he became the first human to officially break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947, when he flew the experimental Bell X-1 at Mach 1 at an altitude of 45,000 ft (13,700 m), for which he won both the Collier and Mackay trophies in 1948. He then went on to break several other speed and altitude records in the following years. In 1962, he became the first commandant of the USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School, which trained and produced astronauts for NASA and the Air Force.<br />Yeager later commanded fighter squadrons and wings in Germany, as well as in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. In recognition of his achievements and the outstanding performance ratings of those units, he was promoted to brigadier general in 1969 and inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1973, retiring on March 1, 1975. His three-war active-duty flying career spanned more than 30 years and took him to many parts of the world, including the Korean War zone and the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War. General Chuck Yeager is referred to by many as one of the greatest pilots of all time, and was ranked fifth on Flying's list of the 51 Heroes of Aviation in 2013. Throughout his life, he flew more than 360 different types of aircraft over a 70-year period, and continued to fly for two decades after retirement as a consultant pilot for the United States Air Force.<br /><br />Information Reference Link<br />{1} Chuck Yeager - Wikipedia <br /><a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Yeager">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Yeager</a><br /><br />Bill Misner<br /> [login to see] <br />United States Marine Corps 1960-1965 <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
<div class="pta-link-card-picture">
<img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/742/697/qrc/open-uri20220922-1962-1ab9hse">
</div>
<div class="pta-link-card-content">
<p class="pta-link-card-title">
<a target="blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Yeager">Chuck Yeager - Wikipedia</a>
</p>
<p class="pta-link-card-description"></p>
</div>
<div class="clearfix"></div>
</div>
Response by 1stLt William Misner made Sep 22 at 2022 12:20 AM2022-09-22T00:20:46-04:002022-09-22T00:20:46-04:00PO2 Ronald Lomers7891244<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General James Harold “Jimmy” Doolittle and the Doolittle Raiders.Response by PO2 Ronald Lomers made Sep 22 at 2022 12:37 AM2022-09-22T00:37:32-04:002022-09-22T00:37:32-04:00PO2 Ronald Lomers7891248<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General James Harold “Jimmy” Doolittle and the Doolittle Raiders because they proved to the Japanese that their island nation was not out of the reach of American forces.Response by PO2 Ronald Lomers made Sep 22 at 2022 12:39 AM2022-09-22T00:39:31-04:002022-09-22T00:39:31-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member7891255<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Daniel JamesResponse by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2022 12:46 AM2022-09-22T00:46:43-04:002022-09-22T00:46:43-04:00Capt Sylvia DeBorger7891259<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>BGen Chuck YeagerResponse by Capt Sylvia DeBorger made Sep 22 at 2022 1:01 AM2022-09-22T01:01:38-04:002022-09-22T01:01:38-04:00Pvt Francis Creamer7891261<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Curtis LeMayResponse by Pvt Francis Creamer made Sep 22 at 2022 1:05 AM2022-09-22T01:05:09-04:002022-09-22T01:05:09-04:00Pvt Francis Creamer7891264<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Curtis LeMayResponse by Pvt Francis Creamer made Sep 22 at 2022 1:08 AM2022-09-22T01:08:04-04:002022-09-22T01:08:04-04:00Cpl Robert Sutton7891266<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wade McCluskyResponse by Cpl Robert Sutton made Sep 22 at 2022 1:14 AM2022-09-22T01:14:00-04:002022-09-22T01:14:00-04:00Capt Carlton Dewberry7891281<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Chappy JamesResponse by Capt Carlton Dewberry made Sep 22 at 2022 1:41 AM2022-09-22T01:41:11-04:002022-09-22T01:41:11-04:00SrA John James7891285<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Col. Jaqueline Cochrane.<br />First female pilot to fly supersonic, land on a carrier deck, among many other accomplishments being a female pilot in a very male dominated profession. A lot of female U.S. fighter pilots owe their career to her.Response by SrA John James made Sep 22 at 2022 1:46 AM2022-09-22T01:46:05-04:002022-09-22T01:46:05-04:00CW3 Nicholas Tomson7891322<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Tuskegee Airmen. They fought two wars at the same time, WWII and the war of discrimination. They did it with dignity, honor, sacrifice, and selfless service. One read of the most heartbreaking stories I about was of one Tuskegee Airman in particular. I can't remember his name, but he flew P-51 mustangs. After the war, he wanted to work for North American and applied for a job there having been a distinguished pilot of their aircraft. He was turned down due to he was black. Those stories and similar ones like it have influenced generations of young black Americans.Response by CW3 Nicholas Tomson made Sep 22 at 2022 3:10 AM2022-09-22T03:10:42-04:002022-09-22T03:10:42-04:00PO1 Roge Hadaway7891323<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck YeagerResponse by PO1 Roge Hadaway made Sep 22 at 2022 3:24 AM2022-09-22T03:24:53-04:002022-09-22T03:24:53-04:00SSG Joe Portali7891447<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck YeagerResponse by SSG Joe Portali made Sep 22 at 2022 6:15 AM2022-09-22T06:15:35-04:002022-09-22T06:15:35-04:00CPL John Trudell7891448<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tuskegee AirmenResponse by CPL John Trudell made Sep 22 at 2022 6:16 AM2022-09-22T06:16:31-04:002022-09-22T06:16:31-04:00SSgt Thomas Lackey7891486<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The all-time most infuential airman is Chuck Yeager. The science was an unknown for a man breaking the sound barrier, but Chuck was willing to discover the effects.Response by SSgt Thomas Lackey made Sep 22 at 2022 6:43 AM2022-09-22T06:43:25-04:002022-09-22T06:43:25-04:00PVT Joksan Morgan7891505<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tuskegee AirmenResponse by PVT Joksan Morgan made Sep 22 at 2022 6:59 AM2022-09-22T06:59:54-04:002022-09-22T06:59:54-04:00SFC Mac McGill7891526<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wright Brothers, Doolittle, John Glen, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Mary Earhart, Jimmy Doolittle, Chuck Yeager, and Neil Armstrong fill the bill. Growing up in the 40-the 50s, these names repeatedly appeared. Some were more celebrated, but each filled a niche that made the conglomerate complete when aviators were discussed by students, commentators, lay persons, and politicians.Response by SFC Mac McGill made Sep 22 at 2022 7:10 AM2022-09-22T07:10:29-04:002022-09-22T07:10:29-04:00Cpl Robert Sutton7891579<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wade McCluskyResponse by Cpl Robert Sutton made Sep 22 at 2022 7:49 AM2022-09-22T07:49:13-04:002022-09-22T07:49:13-04:00Cpl Robert Sutton7891595<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wade McCluskyResponse by Cpl Robert Sutton made Sep 22 at 2022 8:00 AM2022-09-22T08:00:42-04:002022-09-22T08:00:42-04:00PO3 Richard Pearce7891637<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Tuskegee Airmen.Response by PO3 Richard Pearce made Sep 22 at 2022 8:43 AM2022-09-22T08:43:23-04:002022-09-22T08:43:23-04:00PFC Michael Richardson7891645<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck YeagerResponse by PFC Michael Richardson made Sep 22 at 2022 8:57 AM2022-09-22T08:57:29-04:002022-09-22T08:57:29-04:00PFC Michael Richardson7891648<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck YeagerResponse by PFC Michael Richardson made Sep 22 at 2022 8:58 AM2022-09-22T08:58:00-04:002022-09-22T08:58:00-04:00PO3 Donald Coles7891656<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wright BrothersResponse by PO3 Donald Coles made Sep 22 at 2022 9:03 AM2022-09-22T09:03:20-04:002022-09-22T09:03:20-04:00A1C Nicholas Lamb7891721<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Tuskegee AirmenResponse by A1C Nicholas Lamb made Sep 22 at 2022 9:46 AM2022-09-22T09:46:36-04:002022-09-22T09:46:36-04:00Cpl Jon Brooks7891740<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Howard HughesResponse by Cpl Jon Brooks made Sep 22 at 2022 10:02 AM2022-09-22T10:02:25-04:002022-09-22T10:02:25-04:00Sgt Stephen Harvey7891741<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Tuskegee Airmen were the most influential. Their fight to be accepted by their own country and their dedication to duty for their country set them apart from other airmen.Response by Sgt Stephen Harvey made Sep 22 at 2022 10:03 AM2022-09-22T10:03:41-04:002022-09-22T10:03:41-04:00Cpl Ralph Murray7891759<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Daniel "Chappie" James Jr.Response by Cpl Ralph Murray made Sep 22 at 2022 10:21 AM2022-09-22T10:21:18-04:002022-09-22T10:21:18-04:00SN Dave Oliver7891760<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My Father. He was a lead bombardier in a B 26 Marauder that bombed Montecasino to flush the Germans out of their HQ at the time. He has neumoris ribbons after completing his 30 missions. He went on to his rank as Lt. Colonel and was Liaison officer coordinator recruiting high school students for the Air Force Academy.Response by SN Dave Oliver made Sep 22 at 2022 10:21 AM2022-09-22T10:21:22-04:002022-09-22T10:21:22-04:00MSgt Richard McCleary7891773<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Jimmy DoolittleResponse by MSgt Richard McCleary made Sep 22 at 2022 10:29 AM2022-09-22T10:29:13-04:002022-09-22T10:29:13-04:00LCDR Raymond Cook7891774<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck Yeager for he took us beyond the laws of physics of the time.Response by LCDR Raymond Cook made Sep 22 at 2022 10:30 AM2022-09-22T10:30:29-04:002022-09-22T10:30:29-04:00PO1 John Buchanan7891783<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Richard BongResponse by PO1 John Buchanan made Sep 22 at 2022 10:42 AM2022-09-22T10:42:23-04:002022-09-22T10:42:23-04:00Sgt Gerald Tompkins7891785<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Curtis LeMay... without a doubt!Response by Sgt Gerald Tompkins made Sep 22 at 2022 10:44 AM2022-09-22T10:44:10-04:002022-09-22T10:44:10-04:00SN John Renda7891805<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Brigadier General Robin OldsResponse by SN John Renda made Sep 22 at 2022 10:55 AM2022-09-22T10:55:59-04:002022-09-22T10:55:59-04:00SP5 Clarence Hodges7891820<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>GEN. CLAIR LEE CHENNAULT HE RAN THE FLYING TIGERS GAVE THE ARMY JAPENESE FLYING FIGHTING PRACTICES AND WAYS TO ENGAUGE THE PILOTS BUT THE ARMY NEVER USED ITResponse by SP5 Clarence Hodges made Sep 22 at 2022 11:08 AM2022-09-22T11:08:37-04:002022-09-22T11:08:37-04:00PO2 Larry Annen7891823<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My Mother. <br /><br />She was a Civil Air Patrol pilot. My brother became an Air Force pilot and I a Law Enforcement Pilot. <br />All 3 of her sons served in the military. My daughter and grandson also served.Response by PO2 Larry Annen made Sep 22 at 2022 11:10 AM2022-09-22T11:10:53-04:002022-09-22T11:10:53-04:00CSM John Cartwright7891829<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Curtis LeMayResponse by CSM John Cartwright made Sep 22 at 2022 11:13 AM2022-09-22T11:13:37-04:002022-09-22T11:13:37-04:00CPT Johnathan Osbone7891833<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Snoopy because of his heroic dogfights with the Red Baron.Response by CPT Johnathan Osbone made Sep 22 at 2022 11:15 AM2022-09-22T11:15:42-04:002022-09-22T11:15:42-04:00CWO2 Harry Craft7891842<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I always thought the most famous "The Red Baron" He had 80 kills in those old "flying coffins" No one else during that war could touch that figure!Response by CWO2 Harry Craft made Sep 22 at 2022 11:23 AM2022-09-22T11:23:12-04:002022-09-22T11:23:12-04:00Jennifer Cutberth7891860<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck Yeager!Response by Jennifer Cutberth made Sep 22 at 2022 11:34 AM2022-09-22T11:34:37-04:002022-09-22T11:34:37-04:00HN Linnea Cavitt7891865<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>William MitchellResponse by HN Linnea Cavitt made Sep 22 at 2022 11:37 AM2022-09-22T11:37:07-04:002022-09-22T11:37:07-04:00A1C Charles Callahan7891917<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A lot of people come to mind but Chuck Yeager was always my favorite.Response by A1C Charles Callahan made Sep 22 at 2022 12:03 PM2022-09-22T12:03:08-04:002022-09-22T12:03:08-04:00CAPT Dennis Cravens7891973<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck Yeager... D day,, ace in a day, x1 to space, first to break sound barrier in level flight, trained astronautsResponse by CAPT Dennis Cravens made Sep 22 at 2022 12:32 PM2022-09-22T12:32:57-04:002022-09-22T12:32:57-04:00Cpl Kane Tilander7891994<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Manfred Von Richthofen aka The Red BaronResponse by Cpl Kane Tilander made Sep 22 at 2022 12:50 PM2022-09-22T12:50:40-04:002022-09-22T12:50:40-04:00CDR M T Martinez7892126<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would say Amelia Earhart was ahead of her times. She has demonstrated perseverance, determination, focused on the goal, to try and try until you succeed. She has proven the versatility of flight, the ability to fly short or long distances, regardless of young or old, of boy or girl. Aim high!Response by CDR M T Martinez made Sep 22 at 2022 2:28 PM2022-09-22T14:28:57-04:002022-09-22T14:28:57-04:00PO1 Joseph Ferrerio7892132<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tuskegee AirmenResponse by PO1 Joseph Ferrerio made Sep 22 at 2022 2:31 PM2022-09-22T14:31:21-04:002022-09-22T14:31:21-04:00MAJ Neal L7892147<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Billy Mitchel!Response by MAJ Neal L made Sep 22 at 2022 2:43 PM2022-09-22T14:43:54-04:002022-09-22T14:43:54-04:00Sgt Chad Armstrong7892243<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Duane D. HackneyResponse by Sgt Chad Armstrong made Sep 22 at 2022 3:52 PM2022-09-22T15:52:44-04:002022-09-22T15:52:44-04:00LTC Mike Chandler7892258<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>DoolittleResponse by LTC Mike Chandler made Sep 22 at 2022 4:06 PM2022-09-22T16:06:31-04:002022-09-22T16:06:31-04:00PO1 James Bullard7892425<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chuck Yeager. WWII Ace. Test Pilot and all round great AmericanResponse by PO1 James Bullard made Sep 22 at 2022 5:37 PM2022-09-22T17:37:02-04:002022-09-22T17:37:02-04:00SSG Benjamin Prestbury7892427<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Tuskegee Airmen who flew protection for American bombers who were hitting Germany heavily.Response by SSG Benjamin Prestbury made Sep 22 at 2022 5:40 PM2022-09-22T17:40:12-04:002022-09-22T17:40:12-04:00SSgt James Woltal7892469<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Jimmy DoolittleResponse by SSgt James Woltal made Sep 22 at 2022 6:15 PM2022-09-22T18:15:43-04:002022-09-22T18:15:43-04:00LTC Robert Martin7892506<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Jimmy DoolittleResponse by LTC Robert Martin made Sep 22 at 2022 6:34 PM2022-09-22T18:34:58-04:002022-09-22T18:34:58-04:00TSgt John Buzzard7892619<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>All these responses were great. My mind always goes to John Levitow, guess once enlisted always enlistedResponse by TSgt John Buzzard made Sep 22 at 2022 7:55 PM2022-09-22T19:55:49-04:002022-09-22T19:55:49-04:00CPL Jason Moore7892668<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Airman?Response by CPL Jason Moore made Sep 22 at 2022 8:25 PM2022-09-22T20:25:11-04:002022-09-22T20:25:11-04:00PO3 David Boyd7892753<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>John Glenn I don’t think I should say anymore He was a Marine jet pilot Astronaut twice and didn’t serve his county enough he became a Senator Thank you John I think your the bestResponse by PO3 David Boyd made Sep 22 at 2022 9:29 PM2022-09-22T21:29:11-04:002022-09-22T21:29:11-04:00CPL Michael Padavich7892801<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Jimmy Dolittle?Response by CPL Michael Padavich made Sep 22 at 2022 9:47 PM2022-09-22T21:47:43-04:002022-09-22T21:47:43-04:00PO3 Tim Byrne7892803<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Charles Lindberg (showed the possibility of aviation)Response by PO3 Tim Byrne made Sep 22 at 2022 9:48 PM2022-09-22T21:48:10-04:002022-09-22T21:48:10-04:00GySgt Bronskin Gilman7893196<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wiley Hardeman PostResponse by GySgt Bronskin Gilman made Sep 23 at 2022 12:45 AM2022-09-23T00:45:03-04:002022-09-23T00:45:03-04:00SSG William Mauk7893368<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General Curtis LeMayResponse by SSG William Mauk made Sep 23 at 2022 6:00 AM2022-09-23T06:00:40-04:002022-09-23T06:00:40-04:00CPL Raleigh Boyd7893712<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tuskegee airmenResponse by CPL Raleigh Boyd made Sep 23 at 2022 9:52 AM2022-09-23T09:52:14-04:002022-09-23T09:52:14-04:00CPL Johnathan Cook7893841<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Charles LindberghResponse by CPL Johnathan Cook made Sep 23 at 2022 11:40 AM2022-09-23T11:40:29-04:002022-09-23T11:40:29-04:00SrA Private RallyPoint Member7893873<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Tuskegee Airmen. In the face of discrimination and hate, they exemplified excellence. They went to school in Tuskegee AL at the same time the syphilis experiment was going on. I can't imagine the trauma they endured in order to demand such basic respect from their peers.Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2022 12:19 PM2022-09-23T12:19:24-04:002022-09-23T12:19:24-04:00SrA Private RallyPoint Member7893878<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Tuskegee Airmen. They went to tech school in Tuskegee AL around the same time as the syphilis experiment. I can't imagine the trauma they endured in order to push for such basic respect from their peers.Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2022 12:22 PM2022-09-23T12:22:48-04:002022-09-23T12:22:48-04:00SPC Matt Ovaska7893901<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The PILOTS who flew medivac flights trying to save the wounded.Response by SPC Matt Ovaska made Sep 23 at 2022 12:40 PM2022-09-23T12:40:34-04:002022-09-23T12:40:34-04:00PVT Roger Vonah7894086<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Very easily stated: Those who paid the ultimate price to insure our freedoms. They gave their all so we could enjoy the freedoms that we have today. God called them home on a wing & a prayer. God BlessResponse by PVT Roger Vonah made Sep 23 at 2022 3:35 PM2022-09-23T15:35:15-04:002022-09-23T15:35:15-04:00SSG Archie Martinez7895401<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Tuskegee Airmen without a doubt we’re one if not the most influential of all-time. Not only did they break the racial barriers for all minorities their story of perseverance and bravery are unparalleled.Response by SSG Archie Martinez made Sep 24 at 2022 3:18 PM2022-09-24T15:18:45-04:002022-09-24T15:18:45-04:00TSgt Hubert Doucette Sr7895441<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Audi MurphyResponse by TSgt Hubert Doucette Sr made Sep 24 at 2022 4:02 PM2022-09-24T16:02:44-04:002022-09-24T16:02:44-04:00Sgt Mitchell Newell7895745<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>John ChapmanResponse by Sgt Mitchell Newell made Sep 24 at 2022 9:48 PM2022-09-24T21:48:02-04:002022-09-24T21:48:02-04:00HN Amy Miles7896951<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Flt Cdr Martha McSallyResponse by HN Amy Miles made Sep 26 at 2022 10:31 AM2022-09-26T10:31:31-04:002022-09-26T10:31:31-04:001stSgt John Naeger7896962<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General James DoolittleResponse by 1stSgt John Naeger made Sep 26 at 2022 10:44 AM2022-09-26T10:44:18-04:002022-09-26T10:44:18-04:00CPL Cameron Riggins7897271<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Brigadier General Charles Elwood YeagerResponse by CPL Cameron Riggins made Sep 26 at 2022 1:10 PM2022-09-26T13:10:47-04:002022-09-26T13:10:47-04:00CW5 Private RallyPoint Member7897405<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chief Aeronaut, Thaddeus Sobieski Constantine LoweResponse by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2022 1:59 PM2022-09-26T13:59:07-04:002022-09-26T13:59:07-04:00Amn Dale Preisach7898131<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General LeMayResponse by Amn Dale Preisach made Sep 26 at 2022 9:07 PM2022-09-26T21:07:22-04:002022-09-26T21:07:22-04:00CPT Lawrence Cable7899576<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That one is hard. Billy Mitchell for proving Air Power. Claire Chenault for developing the tactics for WWII fighter operations. Curtis LeMay for being the most out there Air Force General.Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Sep 27 at 2022 2:27 PM2022-09-27T14:27:00-04:002022-09-27T14:27:00-04:00Cpl James Miller7901738<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-723884"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
<a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwho-do-you-think-was-the-most-influential-airmen-of-all-time%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook'
target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Who+do+you+think+was+the+most+influential+airmen+of+all+time%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwho-do-you-think-was-the-most-influential-airmen-of-all-time&via=RallyPoint"
target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a>
<a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AWho do you think was the most influential airmen of all time?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/who-do-you-think-was-the-most-influential-airmen-of-all-time"
target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a>
</div>
<a class="fancybox" rel="77c8b1c461782dc4bea61a99f1b3a957" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/723/884/for_gallery_v2/86523731.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/723/884/large_v3/86523731.jpg" alt="86523731" /></a></div></div>Well I my book it's the men of the "Blacksheep." The were a bunch of misfits. Yes they were. The were also the best in the south Pacific. Yes they were. They had heart, dedication and a love for their job and country. Back in my time in the Marine Corps they were called shit birds. Because they didn't iron their cammies. But when all the higher ups wanted something done they asked the shit birds to do it. As a shit bird myself I got 2 meritorious mast's out of my tour of duty. So for all of those who have heart, dedication and a love for their job and country I salute you. This post is dedicated to the men from all the services that are at CTF. Birdman of CTF Response by Cpl James Miller made Sep 28 at 2022 7:47 PM2022-09-28T19:47:01-04:002022-09-28T19:47:01-04:00PO1 Private RallyPoint Member7902560<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>General James Harold “Jimmy” Doolittle; he was a pioneering pilot, advancing safety of flight with numerous experimental aircraft and instruments, aeronautical engineer, combat leader and military strategist whose career stretched from World War I to the height of the Cold War. He is most famous for leading a daring bombing raid over Tokyo in 1942 during WWII.Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2022 8:14 AM2022-09-29T08:14:39-04:002022-09-29T08:14:39-04:00SSgt Robert Bedner7903215<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>William H Pitsenbarger USAFResponse by SSgt Robert Bedner made Sep 29 at 2022 3:28 PM2022-09-29T15:28:54-04:002022-09-29T15:28:54-04:00CA David Pace7905548<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Tuskegee Airman.Response by CA David Pace made Sep 30 at 2022 8:07 PM2022-09-30T20:07:21-04:002022-09-30T20:07:21-04:00CA David Pace7905559<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Dick Best, Doolittle and McClustsky. 3 of the best who ever lived and flew.Response by CA David Pace made Sep 30 at 2022 8:17 PM2022-09-30T20:17:26-04:002022-09-30T20:17:26-04:00SFC Greg Ritzman7908467<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>George bushResponse by SFC Greg Ritzman made Oct 2 at 2022 3:12 PM2022-10-02T15:12:18-04:002022-10-02T15:12:18-04:00SSG Sean Baldwyn7911919<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Amelia Earhart is my choice. Before the women's rights push and empowerment, this lady achieved more records before 40 than most aviators ever achieve. The first woman to fly alone being a pretty great indicator that she was special. The numerous other achievements speak for themselves but the fact that she was the first solo female in the sky is enough for me to validate her above the competition... Tom Cruise stole a plane in a movie but he had to have a copilot...Response by SSG Sean Baldwyn made Oct 4 at 2022 12:51 PM2022-10-04T12:51:53-04:002022-10-04T12:51:53-04:00RallyPoint News7912152<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Congratulations to <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1934406" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1934406-william-vanmeter">PV2 William Vanmeter</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1934438" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1934438-david-bahnsen">Sgt David Bahnsen</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1882338" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1882338-sgt-matthew-lafeir">SGT Matthew LaFeir</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1625979" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1625979-1stlt-william-misner">1stLt William Misner</a>, and <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1913247" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1913247-harry-craft">CWO2 Harry Craft</a>. You've all won a $100 Amazon gift card! An e-gift card will be sent to the email address associated with your RallyPoint account.<br /><br />Thanks to all who participated and shared!Response by RallyPoint News made Oct 4 at 2022 3:48 PM2022-10-04T15:48:42-04:002022-10-04T15:48:42-04:00Sgt Joseph Tongel7922888<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For me it was SSGT ST. Clair Short. 1988 Kunsan AB, ROK. He was our sector training NCO. He was prior Army, Ranger, Vietnam Veteran. He was an outstanding Air Base Ground Defense Trainer. His experience and leadership made C sector the model of success. He was a mentor and a friend to all.Response by Sgt Joseph Tongel made Oct 10 at 2022 11:13 AM2022-10-10T11:13:29-04:002022-10-10T11:13:29-04:00MAJ James Springer7942021<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Eddy RickenbacherResponse by MAJ James Springer made Oct 20 at 2022 11:47 PM2022-10-20T23:47:45-04:002022-10-20T23:47:45-04:00PO1 Matthew Johnson7962084<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tuskegee AirmenResponse by PO1 Matthew Johnson made Nov 2 at 2022 5:41 PM2022-11-02T17:41:39-04:002022-11-02T17:41:39-04:00Sgt Richard Moore8006480<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Jimmy Doolittle is the first to come to mind for me. The Tokyo raid we one of the most daring events of WWIIResponse by Sgt Richard Moore made Dec 1 at 2022 7:15 AM2022-12-01T07:15:19-05:002022-12-01T07:15:19-05:002022-09-19T12:22:39-04:00