History of the Tuskegee Airmen: Then and Now "Fighting for Freedom"
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first black military aviators in the US Army Air Corps (AAC), a precursor of the US Air Force, flying with distinction during WWII. Through subject to racial discrimination, both at home and abroad, the 996 pilots and more than 15,000 ground personnel who served with the all-black units, would be credited with some 15,500 combat stories. Hear from Major William H. Burnett, President of the Macon-Thomas West Bloomfield Chapter President of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Presentation will include time for questions/answers. Must pre-register for a link. Program will be recorded and available to attendees. Originally scheduled for 2/16/22.