Wison, Donald

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Wilson, Donald

Name: Wilson, Donald Years: 1892-1978 Rank: Maj. Gen. Nationality: American Remarks: American aviator who played a role in the development of US airpower doctrine as an instructor at the Air Corps Tactical School in the 1930s

Contents 1 Notes 2 Publications 3 Sources 4 References

[edit] Notes

From 1938-39, Wilson served as Director of Air Tactics and Strategy, and Head of the Air Corps Tactical School^[1].

In 1940, Wilson was involved in the pre-war planning for the expansion of the Air Corps^[1].

In 1942, he began serving as Chief of Personnel Division (G-1) on the War Department General Staff^[1].

Wilson served during World War II as Chief of Staff for the Fifth Air Force^[1].

Wilson retired from the US Air Force in 1947, at the rank of Maj. Gen.^[1].

[edit] Publications

• Wooing Peponi: My Odyssey Thru Many Years, 1973, is Wilson's memoirs

[edit] Sources

• Donald Wilson

[edit] References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} http://marshallfoundation.org/library/documents/Wilson_Donald.pdf