U.S. Army Air Forces

The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), established on June 20, 1941, as successor to the U.S. Army Air Corps, was a U.S. government military branch serving as the Army's aerial warfare component during World War II. It gained greater autonomy from Army command, enabling efficient expansion to over 2 million personnel and 80,000 aircraft by war's end. Key activities included strategic bombing, air superiority, and logistical support in global theaters. Notable achievements encompass decisive roles in Allied victories, such as the Doolittle Raid and European air campaigns. In UAP/UFO context, the USAAF initiated early investigations like 'ghost rockets' in 1946, laying groundwork for Project Sign. Disbanded September 18, 1947, upon U.S. Air Force independence via National Security Act.