A.J.’s new book from HarperCollins, out October 20, 2026. How the rise of airpower has shaped our modern world, told through the lens of the Father of the American Air Force and the bomber that destroyed Japan.

This sweeping narrative chronicles how America transformed from aviation laggard to air superpower through General Hap Arnold's visionary leadership and the revolutionary B-29 Superfortress. More expensive than the Manhattan Project, the B-29 became the decisive weapon that ended World War II. Baime connects the Wright brothers' first flight to modern global power dynamics, arguing that aviation shaped the 20th century as profoundly as AI may transform today's world.

The book reveals how technological innovation drives geopolitical dominance, making it essential reading for military history enthusiasts, aviation aficionados, and anyone interested in leadership during America's defining moment.