S. Michael Pavelec is the former director of the Schriever Space Scholars at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He earned his doctorate in the history of science and technology from The Ohio State University and has published seven books on airpower, space power, and technology, including Airpower over Gallipoli, 1915–1916. He has taught at leading military institutions throughout his career. When not teaching or writing, he enjoys riding his BMW motorcycle and visiting craft breweries. He lives in Montreal.

“This book is an essential primer on the development and practice of American airpower, tracing the history of flight from its origins through the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, and recent conflicts in the Balkans and Iraq. S. Michael Pavelec and his expert team examine every facet of airpower, including strategic bombing, tactical fighters, transport, naval aviation, irregular warfare, space, and the emerging domains of cyber, AI, and drones. Indispensable for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in airpower studies.”—Michael Bechthold, editor of Airpower and the Normandy Campaign and historian, Royal Canadian Air Force History and Heritage Office

S. Michael Pavelec is the former director of the Schriever Space Scholars at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He earned his doctorate in the history of science and technology from The Ohio State University and has published seven books on airpower, space power, and technology, including Airpower over Gallipoli, 1915–1916. He has taught at leading military institutions throughout his career. When not teaching or writing, he enjoys riding his BMW motorcycle and visiting craft breweries. He lives in Montreal.

“This book is an essential primer on the development and practice of American airpower, tracing the history of flight from its origins through the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, and recent conflicts in the Balkans and Iraq. S. Michael Pavelec and his expert team examine every facet of airpower, including strategic bombing, tactical fighters, transport, naval aviation, irregular warfare, space, and the emerging domains of cyber, AI, and drones. Indispensable for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in airpower studies.”—Michael Bechthold, editor of Airpower and the Normandy Campaign and historian, Royal Canadian Air Force History and Heritage Office

S. Michael Pavelec is the former director of the Schriever Space Scholars at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He earned his doctorate in the history of science and technology from The Ohio State University and has published seven books on airpower, space power, and technology, including Airpower over Gallipoli, 1915–1916. He has taught at leading military institutions throughout his career. When not teaching or writing, he enjoys riding his BMW motorcycle and visiting craft breweries. He lives in Montreal.

“This book is an essential primer on the development and practice of American airpower, tracing the history of flight from its origins through the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, and recent conflicts in the Balkans and Iraq. S. Michael Pavelec and his expert team examine every facet of airpower, including strategic bombing, tactical fighters, transport, naval aviation, irregular warfare, space, and the emerging domains of cyber, AI, and drones. Indispensable for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in airpower studies.”—Michael Bechthold, editor of Airpower and the Normandy Campaign and historian, Royal Canadian Air Force History and Heritage Office