The United States Air Force was founded by the aviators who learned their tradecraft in WWI, like Capt. Frederick Libby who became the first American ace. America's first aviation hero was Maj. Eddie Rickenbacker who, with 26 kills, was the most successful American ace in the war and a Medal of Honor recipient. WWI also saw the coming of Maj. Gen. Billy Mitchell, who is regarded as the founder of our Air Force. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez)
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