As of 2019, who has been the only U.S. military officer to hold the rank of "General of the Air Force"?
Correct answer: Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
Birdiemom
Hap Arnold was from Sonoma, CA. There was a large collection of model airplanes he built on display in the courthouse, back in the late 40s-early 50s, but it has long since disappeared.
mammy1027
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Player#MaBe
TrivialJournal9, it was the Army Air Corp
Clown Boss
According to Wikipedia, Hap was actually given the title posed in the question, 3 years after his (1946) retirement. Three months before his retirement, some of these high positions became permanent for all so ensconced, so they must be somewhat ceremonial.