Haywood Hansel
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Haywood Hansel has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dan Carlin (Apr 2021). Presented as a key Bomber Mafia leader associated with precision-bombing ideals; described as resisting napalm use and being replaced by LeMay, ending his career trajectory.
U.S. Army Air Forces officer; airpower theorist (Air Corps Tactical School) at United States Army Air Forces (USAAF); Air Corps Tactical School; XXI Bomber Command (initial commander) specializing in Airpower theory, Precision bombing doctrine, Strategic bombing planning (pre-WWII/WWII).
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2021 on Dan Carlin |
| Role | U.S. Army Air Forces officer; airpower theorist (Air Corps Tactical School) |
| Affiliation | United States Army Air Forces (USAAF); Air Corps Tactical School; XXI Bomber Command (initial commander) |
Who talks about Haywood Hansel on podcasts?
Haywood Hansel came up; the most recent mention was Apr 2021 on Dan Carlin.
- EP13 Gladwell and the Bomber Mafia on Dan Carlin (Apr 2021)