Cabell
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Cabell, Charles P (1903-1971) American officer. USAF intelligence, Deputy Director, CIA 1953-1962. Promoted U-2 and Corona spy satellite. Forced to resign after Bay of Pigs debacle.
Charles P. Cabell was a career officer in the Army Air Corps and later the Air Force, rising to the rank of general in 1958. During World War II he commanded a combat wing in the European theatre and later was director of operations and intelligence, Mediterranean Allied Air Forces from 1944-1945. In 1948 he was director of intelligence, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, and from 1953-1962 he served as deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Born: 1903.10.11.
Died: 1971.05.25.
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CIA American agency. Central Intelligence Agency, USA. More...
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Launius, Roger D, NASA Chief Historian, NASA History Office Home Page, Web Address when accessed: here.
Cabell Chronology
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- Death of Charles P Cabell at Arlington, VA. - .
Nation: USA. Related Persons: Cabell. Summary: American officer. USAF intelligence, Deputy Director, CIA 1953-1962. Promoted U-2 and Corona spy satellite. Forced to resign after Bay of Pigs debacle..
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