Seversky air power theory

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ALEXANDER DE SEVERSKY

"The Roman Empire at the apex of its glory flourished in the era of land power. The British Empire flourished in the age of sea power.

Thus our United States, in the epoch of airpower, will flourish only on the basis of matchless airpower.

A 10 air-to-air kills

Every American – man, woman and child – must be an airman in his heart."
– Alexander DeSeversky

Facts:

-Born in Tifflis, Russia in , grew up near St. Petersburg. His father was a wealthy poet and actor with an interest in mechanical things.

-Attended the Imperial Naval Academy of Russia, graduating in

-Became a Russian Naval Aviator during World War I, lost a leg in combat, went on to destroying 13 German aircraft (while flying with an artificial leg).

He was the leading Russian Naval Ace of World War I and he won Russia’s highest military honors.

-Appointed to a Russian Aviation Commission and was sent to the U. S. in Due to the Russian Revolution which occurred while