ChromeRadio Chrome360 | THE STORY OF AIR POWER | Briefing | Thomas Hughes
Jan 7, 2018
Join military historian Dr. Thomas Hughes, an expert in air power history from the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, as he delves into the evolution of air power. He traces its beginnings with the Wright Brothers to its pivotal roles in both World Wars. Hughes discusses the dissonance faced during limited wars like Korea and Vietnam, revealing frustrations among airmen. He also highlights the shift in air strategy towards drone warfare and the resulting ethical dilemmas in modern military engagement, making it a riveting conversation about the air power narrative.
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Rapid Aviation Development in WWI
- Aviation advanced rapidly after the Wright brothers' first flight.
- World War I saw the debut of various military aviation components, from reconnaissance to strategic bombing.
Post-WWI Air Power Debate
- Post-WWI, a debate arose about air power's role: support or independent force.
- Advocates of an independent air force believed it could prevent trench warfare tragedies.
Independent Air Service Advocacy
- Flyers advocated for an independent air service, tied to their belief in autonomous air power.
- In the US, this debate was linked to the independent strategic bombardment doctrine.