A bench renamed in the honor of Maj. Lewis J. Lynch, 332nd Fighter Group P-51 Mustang pilot and Tuskegee Airman, on display at Scott Field Heritage Park, on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 4, 2024. In 1941, the U.S. Army established the Tuskegee Army Airfield in Alabama as part of a program to train African American pilots, recognizing the need for qualified aviators amidst a growing demand for air support in the war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
Date Taken: | 10.04.2024 |
Date Posted: | 10.08.2024 11:23 |
Photo ID: | 8685084 |
VIRIN: | 241004-F-YI895-2642 |
Resolution: | 6465x4310 |
Size: | 10.43 MB |
Location: | SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILLINOIS, US |
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