What type of aircraft did Chennault advocate for during the 1930s?
Bombers
Fighter-Interceptor
Transport
Reconnaissance
Answer
The advocated aircraft was a fighter-interceptor, designed to counter high-speed enemy bombers. Chennault believed that such an aircraft, equipped with powerful engines and heavy armament, would be crucial in defending against air raids and protecting vital assets. This concept would later form the basis for the development of advanced fighter aircraft during World War II and beyond.
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