When was the U.S. Air Force established and why?

Question

I need to know this for a school report but can't find it so if you could help me please :-).

Answer 1

The U.S. Air Force was established a separate branch of the U.S. military on September 18, 1947. Before that it was part of the Army, i.e. the Army Air Force, established July 2, 1926 which replaced the Army Air Service which was founded May 24, 1918.

For more information on Air Force history see its web page:

http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=2

For more information on the Army Air Corp see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Air_Corps

Answer 2

Us Air Force Established

Answer 3

September 18, 1947

According to the National Security Act of 1947 which created the Air Force, "In general the United States Air Force shall include aviation forces both combat and service not otherwise assigned. It shall be organized, trained, and equipped primarily for prompt and sustained offensive and defensive air operations. The Air Force shall be responsible for the preparation of the air forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war except as otherwise assigned and, in accordance with integrated joint mobilization plans, for the expansion of the peacetime components of the Air Force to meet the needs of war."

Answer 4

My father joined the Army during WW II but in 1945 was discharged from the "Army Air Forces" which had equal status with the Army and Navy.

The Air Force was officially formed on September 18, 1947. The general reason was to prevent the development and use of air power from being hobbled by other military specialties.

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Here are some historical highlights excerpted from the site listed below:

In 1935, as a result of recommendations from two civilian review boards, the next advancement toward independence for the Air Force occurred when all flying units, which heretofore had been distributed to various ground commands, were grouped together as an aerial task force under one air commander as the General Headquarters, Air Force. The Air Corps, headed by the Chief of the Air Corps, continued as before but now held responsibility only for supply, airfields, and training, in effect splitting the Air Force into two parts. Both components were commanded by major generals (Frank Andrews and Oscar Westover, followed by Henry H. ("Hap") Arnold).

During World War I, aviation technology developed rapidly. But the Army's reluctance to use the new technology began to make airmen think that as long as the Army controlled aviation, development would be stunted and a potentially valuable force neglected. Air Corps senior officer Billy Mitchell began to campaign for Air Corps independence. But his campaign offended many and resulted in a court martial in 1925 that effectively ended his career. His followers, including future aviation leaders "Hap" Arnold and Carl Spaatz, saw the lack of public, congressional, and military support that Mitchell received and decided that America was not ready for an independent air force. Under the leadership of its chief of staff Mason Patrick and, later Arnold, the Air Corps waited until the time to fight for independence arose again.

World War II led to further changes. In 1941, the Army Air Corps became a part of the new U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF), and the GHQ Air Force was redesignated the subordinate Air Forces Combat Command. In the major reorganization of the Army by War Department Circular 59, effective March 9, 1942, the newly designated United States Army Air Forces gained equal voice with the Army and Navy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and complete autonomy from the Army Ground Forces and the Services of Supply.

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerospace branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. Formerly part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947.[1]

Answer 5

The US Airforce became it's own branch of Service on Sept 18, 1947 from the US Army. Prior to that time it was called th Army Air Corps.For more info go to http://www.aviationexplorer.com/united_states_air_force_history.htm

Answer 6

Before the "air force" was formed... It was part of the army... called the Army Air Corp.

wait a minute... lazy @ss! I just did a yahoo search for "us air force" it took about 12 seconds to find the complete history of the air force....

part of school work is using your brain! Use it!

Answer 7

in 1947 for the national defense act

Answer 8

In 1947, when three-dimentional warfare became obvious, it was necessary to free its main participant to run its course.

Answer 9

1947. national defense act.

Answer 10

DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK YOU LAZY BOY