On July 19, 1941 history took place with the formation of the first U.S. Military African-American Aviators known as the Tuskegee Airmen. | War History Online

✈️ Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen: America’s First Black Military Aviators This powerful documentary Double Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War explores the groundbreaking legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen—African American pilots and support crews who shattered stereotypes and redefined excellence during World War II. They formed the highly decorated 332nd Fighter Group, flew over 1,500 combat missions, earned 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and helped pave the way for the integration of the U.S. mil

18K views · 484 reactions | As Black History Month comes to a close, we pause to remember the Tuskegee Airmen. Breaking barriers and fighting Nazis, the proud pilots of the 99th Fighter Squadron earned the respect of their fellow pilots and wrote their names in the history books. Their success helped pave the way for the desegregation of the military after World War II. Learn more at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. | U.S. Department of the Interior | Facebook