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Tuskegee Airmen

 
 
Tuskegee Airmen Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 5, 2023
1. Tuskegee Airmen Marker
Inscription. "....the privileges of being an American" belong to those brave enough to fight for them."
Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.


In our tradition of honoring American aviators who have flown into the pages of history, the City of Lancaster dedicates this monument to the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, America's first black fighter pilots. The sacrifices and triumphs of the "Red Tailed Angels" proved not only that they were worthy of their wings, but that the human spirit cannot be bound by what others believe. Trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama, they transformed the face of the United States Armed Forces, waging war both at home and abroad for the principles of freedom and equality.
 
Erected 1999 by Lancaster City Council.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African AmericansAir & SpaceWar, World II. In addition, it is included in the Tuskegee Airmen series list.
 
Location. 34° 41.897′ N, 118° 8.34′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Lancaster Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Located near the Western Hotel Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 573 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster CA 93535, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Western Hotel (here, next to this marker); John A. Manke (a few steps from this marker); Thomas C. McMurtry (a few steps from this marker); Col. Robert L. "Silver Fox" Stephens, USAF 
 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. Robert G. "Bob" Ferry, USAF (within shouting distance of this marker); Fred Wallace Haise (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Gen. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle (within shouting distance of this marker); John B. "Jack" McKay (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
 
Tuskegee Airmen Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
2. Tuskegee Airmen Marker
Located near the Western Hotel Museum.
Tuskegee Airmen Cadets image. Click for full size.
courtesy Wikipedia, circa 1941
3. Tuskegee Airmen Cadets
Major James A. Ellison returns the salute of Mac Ross, as he reviews the first class of Tuskegee cadets; flight line at U.S. Army Air Corps Basic and Advanced Flying School, with Vultee BT-13 trainers in the background, Tuskegee, Alabama
Tuskegee Airmen image. Click for full size.
courtesy Wikipedia, circa 1941
4. Tuskegee Airmen
Pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group, "Tuskegee Airmen" at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy; from left to right, Lt. Dempsey W. Morgan, Lt. Carroll S. Woods, Lt. Robert H. Nelron, Jr., Captain Andrew D. Turner, and Lt. Clarence P. Lester
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,245 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.   2. submitted on May 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.   3, 4. submitted on March 1, 2012. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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