Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Tuskegee Airmen




The 99th pursuit Squadron was an all-back squadron of brave men, who played a mayor part in Italy fighting against the Germans. They were called the Tuskegee Airman. This squadron registered its first victory against an enemy aircraft, and created impressive strategic strikes against the German forces throughout Italy. The Tuskegee Airman won two distinguished Unit Citations (the military’s highest commendation) for their outstanding aerial combat against the German Luftwaffe. This group of one of many minorities groups who tried to help during the war, and made huge accomplishments throughout the war.

by edoardo