Illinois origns of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. Did you know that On March 22, 1941, the 99th Pursuit Squadron which was the first unit of the Tuskegee Airmen, was actually first activated at an Army Air Corps training facility in central Illinois known as Chanute Field. And did you know that many African Americans who would later go on to become Tuskegee Airmen (such as Quentin Smith and Bev Dunjill), first learned to fly right here in Chicago.... at the Harlem Airport. Learn the history, share the knowledge!! CDCTAI
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 19:43:16 +0000