Stand near the exit of the World War II Gallery, where you’ll see the Integration display. In April 1948 Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Carl Spaatz announced that the Air Force would desegregate to improve its combat effectiveness, and in May

Black Wings Tour: Engineer Aviation Battalions

Jul 30th, 2015

Stand in front of the C-46, where you’ll see the Engineer Aviation Battalions diorama.Many African-Americans served in support units during World War II, and the Engineer Aviation Battalions, or EAB, with their skilled engineers and construc

Black Wings Tour: Lt. Gen. Daniel James III

Jul 30th, 2015

Stand near the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit in the World War II Gallery. Daniel James III is the first African-American to hold the post of Director of the Air National Guard. He assumed that command in 2002 following a flying career that included

Black Wings Tour: Gen. Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr.

Jul 30th, 2015

Stand near the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit in the World War II Gallery. General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. was born on Feb. 11, 1920, in Pensacola, Florida, where he graduated from Washington High School in June 1937. He attended Tuskegee Institu

Black Wings Tour: Lt. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

Jul 30th, 2015

Stand near the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit in the World War II Gallery. Benjamin O. Davis Jr., an aviation pioneer, is one of the most famous Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. Graduating from West Point in 1936, he became one of only two black lin

Black Wings Tour: Tuskegee Airmen

Jul 30th, 2015

Stand near the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit in the World War II Gallery. The experience of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II showed that given equal opportunity and training, blacks could fly in, command and support combat units as well

Black Wings Tour: Eugene Jacques Bullard

Jul 30th, 2015

Stand in front of the Eugene Jacques Bullard exhibit in the Early Years Gallery.In August of 1917 Eugene Jacques Bullard, an American volunteer in the French army, became the first black military pilot in history and the only black pilot in

Black Wings Tour: Introduction

Jul 30th, 2015

I’m Tech. Sgt. Felita LaRock. Traditionally, Black History Month is observed during the month of February in the United States. At the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, we celebrate diversity in Air Force history year round. In addition

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