The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
They trained at Tuskegee, Alabama, starting in 1941 and flew with distinction in World War II, escorting bombers over Europe. Their success helped lead to the integration of the armed forces.
Key Facts
- Training began: 1941
- Units included the 99th Fighter Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group
- Nearly 1,000 pilots trained at Tuskegee
- Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007
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