copyright National Archives and Records AdministrationWorld War I demonstrated the great potential for military use of the airplane. After the armistice, the U.S. Army entertained all kinds of suggestions for effectively employing air power. One proposal came from Herber H. Hunt, who proposed the formation of "Mobile Aero Squadrons" that could quickly transport 13 airplanes in sections on motorcycles. Hunt, who in 1919 was serving a 5-year sentence in military prison for unauthorized use of Federal property, hoped that he could win at least temporary parole if the army chose to develop his idea. The files relating to Hunt's invention show that the Army was intrigued by his ingenious plan, but they are unclear whether the squadrons were created or if Hunt was released to develop them.
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