Billy Mitchell's Air Force Goggles | |
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Origin |
Billy Mitchell |
Type |
Aviation Goggles |
Effects |
Provides lift to aircraft |
Downsides |
Can create too much lift, causing crashing |
Activation |
Wearing while in an aircraft |
Collected by |
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Section |
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Aisle |
492026-7518 |
Shelf |
281244-5816-943 |
Date of Collection |
November 27, 2013 |
[Source] |
Origin[]
Billy Mitchell was a United States Army general who is regarded as the father of the United States Air Force. After his enlistment in World War I, he had commanded all American air detachments and advocated increased reliance on air power. He believed them to be vital to future wars and tested their efficiency against slower moving battleships. This insistence on air power led to conflict with both the army and navy. The result was his permanent demotion from brigadier general to colonel, court martial for insubordination and finally resignation from the military. He received many honors after his death, including the only military aircraft to be named after someone, the North American B-25 Mitchell.
Effects[]
When worn and using any type of glider or plane, it will instantly provide lift. Provides too much lift after several uses and can lead to crashes.