List of Tuskegee Airmen contains the names of notable Tuskegee Airmen, who were a group of primarily African-American military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World War II. The name also applies to the navigators, bombardiers, mechanics, instructors, crew chiefs, nurses, cooks and other support personnel.[2] They were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2006.[3]
^"Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Roster". CAF Rise Above. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
^"Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Listing". Tuskegee.edu. Tuskegee University. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
^Murphy and McNiece 2009, p. 83
Notes
^The red markings that distinguished the Tuskegee Airmen included red bands on the noses of P-51s as well as a red rudder; their P-51B and D Mustangs flew with similar color schemes, with red propeller spinners, yellow wing bands and all-red tail surfaces.[1]
^The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The Warhawk was used by most Allied powers during World War II, and remained in frontline service until the end of the war.[6]
External links
LAPD presents former Tuskegee Airman with first ever Heroes Among Us Award – presented to Lt. Col. Otis Cowley (not listed above)