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The development of air power in its broadest sense, and including the development of all means of combating missiles that travel through the air, whether fired or dropped, is the first essential to our survival in war.

Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard

We want the mathematical genius - there is work for him. We want the literary genius - there is work for him, especially in my office. We want the scientific brain - there is more than enough work for him. We want the man of brains and we want the man of common sense and little brain. We want the man of initiative and the man of action, the methodical man and even the crank. We open our ranks widely to all.

Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard

Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard

Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard

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Born: February 3, 1873

Died: February 10, 1956 (aged 83)

Bio: Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard was a British officer who was instrumental in establishing the Royal Air Force. He has been described as the Father of the Royal Air Force.

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