David K. Stone: Curtis Emerson LeMay

Artist: David K. Stone
1922 - 2001
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1980
Image Size: 21.25 by 18 inches
Overall Size: 25.625 by 22.625 inches
Medium: Oil on Masonite

An aviation pioneer at an early age, Curtis LeMay began flying in an era when pilots navigated only by visual identification of landmarks. Before World War II, he pioneered air routes over the North and South Atlantic. Flying B-17's in the European Theater in 1942, he developed tight flying formations and straight-in bombing techniques. As commander general of the 3rd Bombardment Division (England), he led the renowned Regensberg raid, a B-17 shuttle mission that originated in England, struck deeper into Germany than any previous attack and terminated in Africa. In 1944, he introduced low-level incendiary attacks against the Japanese mainland. Necessary for only a few days in March, 1945, this innovation was hailed as the greatest single action in military history. After the war, LeMay was instrumental in directing the famous Berlin Airlift. Back in the States in 1948, he assumed command of the newly formed Strategic Air Command (SAC). Under his 10-year leadership, an all jet bomber force was set up, and plans were laid for the strategic bombardment capabilities of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system (ICBM). General LeMay was appointed Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force in July 1961. He held this position until his February, 1965, retirement from active duty.

This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood® Curtis E. LeMay Commemorative Cover postmarked November 15, 1980. 3494

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