Arnold, Henry Harley, 1886-1950
Dates
- Existence: 1886-06-25 - 1950-01-15
Biography
"Hap" Arnold was an American general officer holding the ranks of General of the Army and General of the Air Force. Instructed in flying by the Wright Brothers. One of the first military pilots worldwide, and one of the first three rated pilots of the United States Air Force.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Arnold, Henry Hartley "Hap", Undated
Henry Hartley "Hap" Arnold, pictured in uniform with regalia, seated at a tablea with food and tea pot. Handwritten note accompanying the image reads: Copy from Look Magazine that I took of Hap Arnold while at Douglass Aircraft."
Visit to Douglas, 1942-08-15
A slide showing the opening of the Douglas air force plant no. 3 in Tulsa. On the left is Donald Douglas, owner of Douglas Aircraft Company; the center is Major General Henry H. “Hap” Arnold. The third man is Harry O. Williams, the plant manager.