Twentieth Air Force Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
US Twentieth Air Force
Twentieth Air Force was formed during
World War II, exclusively as a heavy strategic bombardment organization. Headquartered in the
United States, under command of
General Henry H. (Hap) Arnold, with direction from the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, its
B-29 components operated in the
China-Burma-India and Pacific theaters, carrying the
air war to the Japanese. Operations climaxed with
atomic attackss on
Japan in August
1945. Following the war,
Twentieth Air Force remained in the
Pacific and served in combat for a short time during the
Korean war. Later it was involved primarily in air defense of the
Ryukyu Islands until inactivation in March
1955. Since
1991, the Twentieth Air Force has controlled the
inter-continental ballistic missile force. The current commander is Major General Frank Klotz. Prior to assuming his current position, General Klotz was the Director for Nuclear Policy and Arms Control with the National Security Council at the White House.
Commands During World War II
- VII Fighter Command 1945
- XX Bomber Command 1944-45
- XXI Bomber Command 1944-45
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