WWII Tuskegee Airman Speaks Out
Tuskegee Airman recalls the era of the ‘Lonely Eagles’
By Gary Walker
Their story is part of the fabric of American military history, acknowledged only after persistence by historians and their admirers relentlessly pushed the United States government to recognize their achievements.
LEGACY OF HONOR RESURRECTED — Edward Tillmon and some his fellow Tuskegee Airmen were recently honored at Venice Beach nearly 70 years after their service in World War II. Photo by Jorge M. Vargas Jr.
Their bravery during some of World War II’s most critical battles has been recognized by aviators and presidents, and some believe their actions in a time of war convinced President Harry S. Truman to desegregate the military in 1948.
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