Gen. Laurence Kuter, was instrumental in the founding of the Air Force. Though not your typical “ace flyer”, his organizational abilities and expert handling of crises – placed him at critical junctures in our 20th century military history. You’ll hear how he was a key participant in many historical events, spanning pre-WW2 through the Cold War, and finishing his career as the 2nd commander of NORAD. His fascinating life will be presented by Dr. Brian Laslie, currently the Command Historian at the United State Air Force Academy. You will also hear about Kuter’s wife, Ethel Lyddon Kuter, who was both a true partner and accomplished in her own right. Laslie’s biography on Kuter, “Architect of Air Power”, can be found on Amazon at this link. He also is a content contributor to the podcast series – From Balloons to Drones, which explores the development of airpower. Images related to this podcast can be found at the Instagram account – phihpod.
For other books by Dr. Laslie:
Air Powers’ Lost Cause: The Air Wars of Vietnam
The Air Force Way of War: US Tactics and Training after Vietnam
