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General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
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By Tom Gillard, December 27, 2009 | |
| | | 1. General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold Marker | | |
Inscription. General "Hap" Arnold, WW II Commander of the Army Air Forces, is commemorated by the Air Force research and development installation bearing his name. In 1944, he directed long range planning for air research and development to maintain this Nation's air power in the forefront of a new era of flight. The Arnold Engineering Development Center with its facilities for testing advanced aircraft, missiles and space weapons, is a significant result of his vision and foresight.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 47.)
Location. 35° 26.164′ N, 86° 0.59′ W. Marker is in Manchester, Tennessee, in Coffee County. Marker is on Hillsboro Highway (Tennessee Route 41), on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manchester TN 37355, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Pioneer Armored Maneuvers (approx. 5.1 miles away); Experiment in Armor (approx. 5.8 miles away); Old Stone Fort (approx. 6.1 miles away); James W. Starnes (approx. 8.4 miles away); Grundy County (approx. 9.8 miles away); Skirmish at Guest Hollow (approx. 11 miles away); Camp Forrest Monument (approx. 11.2 miles away); Rangers (approx. 11.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Manchester. | | | | 
By Tom Gillard, December 27, 2009 | |
| | | 2. General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold roadway shot | | |
Also see . . .
1. Arnold Air Force Base. (Submitted on December 27, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)
2. Wikipedia entry for Arnold Air Force Base. (Submitted on December 27, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)
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By Tom Gillard, December 27, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Main Gate at Arnold Engineering Development Center | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on December 27, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 267 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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