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HENRY [HAP] ARNOLD

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HENRY [HAP] ARNOLD

<b>215. HENRY [HAP] ARNOLD</b>
<hr align=left size=5 width=33% color=#778899>(1886-1950). Commanding general of the US Army Air Corps in World War II who long, and successfully, advocated a separate air force ranking equally with the Army and the Navy. One of a select group to achieve “Five Star General” rank. Offered are four artifacts donated by Arnold to the Navy Relief Fund Auction II, designated Lot 756. Included are his Command Pilot’s wings; a small Air Corps device, being a silver propeller with gold wings attached; and two colorful Army Air Corps gold bullion patches. Handsomely double-matted beside donor card boldly signed “<i>H H Arnold</i>” and a color 7½"x9¼" portrait of the general in uniform wearing three of the artifacts. Contained under glass within simple oak frame. Overall 28½"x17". Impressive ensemble.

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