World Famous Heroes Magazine #2
"Boss" Kettering" in World Famous Heroes Magazine #2 (1941) presents a gripping biography of General Billy Mitchell, spotlighting his pioneering role in military aviation and his bold advocacy for air power during World War I. From flying over Germany to demonstrating that planes could sink battleships, Mitchell’s visionary leadership reshaped military strategy—though his outspoken criticism of the Air Force’s failures ultimately led to his court-martial. The story is illustrated with dynamic, period-accurate art by Bob Lubbers, while the cover by Myron Strauss captures the era’s dramatic flair.
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Biography of General Billy Mitchell, recounting his participation in many turn-of-the-century conflicts and his belief in aviation as a determining factor in how to wage World War I. Mitchell became the first US flier to fly over Germany and was made chief of the US Air Force. He also proved planes could easily sink battleships. Mitchell's career ended postwar when he charged the Air Force with incompetence in the crash of the Shenandoah, causing the Air Force to court martial him out of the service.
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