A myth would soon grow up, claiming that the Airmen never lost a bomber. The myth wasn’t exactly true, but the Airmen had served so valiantly that it seemed true.
Wartime needs paved the way to racial integration for the men of the valiant Tuskegee Airmen. Their performance certainly proved that race makes no difference.
I served with men and women of all races during the Vietnam War and although I never have known any racial discrimination myself, I didn't see any blatant raism during my 4 years in the Navy.
It is unfortunate that it takes a war to lay the groundwork for citizens to gain the respect of a population and the right to contribute to the success of a nation. Part of our struggle to form a more perfect union I suppose. Thankful for those Tuskegee Airmen who displayed courage and heroism in more ways than one.
Wartime needs paved the way to racial integration for the men of the valiant Tuskegee Airmen. Their performance certainly proved that race makes no difference.
I served with men and women of all races during the Vietnam War and although I never have known any racial discrimination myself, I didn't see any blatant raism during my 4 years in the Navy.
Thank you Tara.
Based on what I've learned these men were fearless awe inspiring fighter pilots. I think I need to que up a book or two on them to my reading list.
These men proved their mettle in Combat. Brave men All.
Excellent!
Thank you, Tara!
And a big THANK YOU to the Tuskegee Airmen and all who served our Nation!
Betsy Tara Ross 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It is unfortunate that it takes a war to lay the groundwork for citizens to gain the respect of a population and the right to contribute to the success of a nation. Part of our struggle to form a more perfect union I suppose. Thankful for those Tuskegee Airmen who displayed courage and heroism in more ways than one.