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Tuskegee Airmen
During World War 2, the Tuskegee Airmen became the first African American pilots to serve and see combat in the US military. There were over 80 of these pilots that died in combat or accidents, and over 30 that were taken as prisoners of war. The Tuskegee Airmen served while the United States military was still under the segregation of the Jim Crow laws.
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How many tuskeegee airmen were there?
Yeah last answer was completely random. We're doing this in class and i read that there were 994 original Tuskegee airman/mechanics
What role did the Tuskegee Airmen serve in the saturation and strategic bombing of Germany?
fighter escorts NOVANET
What is the role of Tuskegee Airmen during world war2?
The Tuskegee Airmen were in World War 2. See the related link below to learn more about them. They were a phenomenal group of airmen and there is even a movie about them.
What war did the Tuskegee airmen fight in?
In Europe and the Mediteranian Areas. Answer The Tuskegee Airmen were formed into the 332nd Fighter Group that was part of fighter escort for the 15th Air Force located in Italy. Their fighters escorted bombers on missions that flew to Germany, Austria and probably other bordering countries. Another group of Tuskegee Airman were organized into a Medium Bomber squadron and trained on B-25's. This unit never left the USA and did not go into combat. This was partially due to a mutiny by the crewmembers. Reference book: "Mutiny at Freeman Field" Link to Organization of the 15th Air Force and its fighter escort. This link is in German but the names of the units and the airfield they were stationed are legible:
http://www.airpower.at/news03/0813_luftkrieg_ostmark/15USAF.htm Custermen
How did the Tuskegee airmen deal with racism?
The Tuskegee Airmen were racially discriminated against both within the army and without. The Tuskegee Airmen were tagged as trainees despite some having served in the army for several years and some with hundreds of flight hours. They were not permitted to mingle with white soldiers and were denied access to most officer's clubs. Many local businesses would not server the airmen and they were not permitted to hold command posts until the war was nearly over.
What was the name of the plane the Tuskegee Airmen flew?
The 99th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group is better known as the Tuskegee Airmen. In combat they flew several different aircraft. Initially they flew the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk. This was a prewar design and almost obsolete. They were briefly equipped with Bell P-39 Airacobras in March of 1944. This was an even worse design and used by very few front line fighter units of the US in the war. The Russians got a lot of P-39s through Lend-Lease and liked it, because it had a heavy automatic cannon firing through the propeller hub, and was good for tank busting, but it was not suitable for air-to-air combat. The 99th was equipped with Republic P-47 Thunderbolts in June and July 1944. This was an excellent aircraft and a very good dogfighter, especially at higher altitudes. In July 1944 the 99th was equipped with North American P-51 Mustangs, probably the best all-around fighter aircraft of the war, and flew these for the rest of the war.
Which of the Tuskegee Airmen received the Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross?
All but the Medal of Honor
What are the Tuskegee Airmen Known for?
The Tuskegee airmen were the first African-American Military Aviators to serve in WWII. This was before the time of Dr. King, and the Jim Crow Laws where still in effect. During WWII, the Military, like many branches of the US Government, was racially Segregated. They where subject to discrimination inside and outside of the US Military. They where known for training and flying with Distinction, despite the discriminating times of the 1940s.
What did the Tuskegee Airmen accomplish in World War 2?
The Tuskegee Airmen are some of the most famous pilots in the world. They are famous for being the first African-American pilots to ever fight in combat. They flew in P51 Mustangs and flew missions all over Germany during World War Two.
They flew fighter missions to protect US bombers over the south eastern European theatre.
Where the Tuskegee Airmen a part of world war 2?
Yes. They were the first combat pilots to shoot down the German jet fighter that was being introduced towards the end of the war. They also had the distinction of never loosing a bomber while escorting them to their targets. They were concidered the best at bomber escort duties. The German pilots gained a lot of respect for them from frequent airial combat.ARE YOU THAT STUPID?
Who establish the Tuskegee institute?
The Tuskegee Institute, now known as Tuskegee University is located in Tuskegee, Alabama. It was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington.
What kind of awards did Tuskegee Airmen receive?
They got the Pennint Award, a distinction given to a section of the U.S. army for dedication and good combat.
How much is BAH for senior airman?
I think it depends on where you are stationed at..i.e overseas of state side. We are in AK which is considered overseas and we get $1565 BAH. I think Ive heard non overseas is around $1100 or so.
How many air aces did Tuskegee Airmen have?
From a CBS Tuskegee report on 📷 Tuskegee Airmen Ace of World War II, Dies JANUARY 29, 2010
"It is generally conceded that Lee Archer was the first and only black ace pilot," credited with shooting down five enemy planes, Dr. Roscoe Brown Jr., a fellow Tuskegee Airman and friend, said in a telephone interview Thursday. Archer was acknowledged to have shot down four planes, and he and another pilot both claimed victory for shooting down a fifth plane. An investigation revealed Archer had inflicted the damage that destroyed the plane, said Brown, and the Air Force eventually proclaimed him an ace pilot.
