The Cold War and Beyond - Chronology of the Unied States Air Force, 1947-1997

This chronology commemorates the golden anniversary of the establishment of the United States Air Force (USAF) as an independent service. Dedicated to the men and women of the USAF past present, and future it records significant events and achievements form 18 September 1947 through 9 April 1997. Air Force History and Museums Program.