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HENRY 'HAP' ARNOLD

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(1886 - 1950) American general, commander of the Army Air Force through most of World War II, responsible for instituting the daylight bombing raids on Germany. War-date T.L.S. with initialed postscript on his official letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Apr. 6, 1945 to Gen. Glenn O. Barcus (1903-1990), commander of the 64th Fighter Wing which played a crucial role in refining close air support operations. Arnold warmly thanks Barcus for his hospitality during a visit to Darmstadt, adding in a postscript: 'Your boys are doing a grand job. Tell them so for me. They are giving the kind of aid & assistance that the Army Command need & appreciate. H.H.A.' Fine.

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HENRY 'HAP' ARNOLD

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