Carl Andrew Spaatz

Carl Andrew Spaatz

Carl Andrew "Tooey" Spaatz (June 28, 1891 – July 14, 1974) GBE (hon.) was an American World War II general and the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. He was of German descent.

Read more about Carl Andrew Spaatz:  Early Life, World War I, Inter-war Years, World War II, Later Life, Awards and Decorations

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