WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The famous “Tuskegee Airmen” of the 332nd Fighter Group became part of the 15th Air Force, escorting American bombers as they flew over Italy. As escorts, flying P-47s and later P-51s, they were responsible for protecting larger bombers from German fighter planes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The name refers to the young Black pilots who received flight training at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama during and shortly after World War II.

Detailed explanation-3: -Their job is to drop bombs, shoot at enemy ships on the water, and shoot down enemy aircraft. Guarding bombers from enemy attack was the mission the Tuskegee Airman became most famous for. In addition to pilots, squadrons included mechanics, cooks, doctors, nurses and many others.

Detailed explanation-4: -This building, still standing today, is the original operations center of the 332nd Fighter Group when the Tuskegee Airmen were stationed at Ramitelli Air Field on the Adriatic coast of Italy.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black American military pilots. In this lesson, students will learn about the Tuskegee Airmen’s contributions during World War II and how their valiant efforts paved the way for desegregating the military and American society.