Tuskegee Airmen

From video... What role were Black soldiers primarily relegated to during the early years of modern weaponry?

• Combat pilots

• Support roles

• Leadership positions

• Training instructors

From video... What was the name of the first full squadron of African American fighter pilots?

• 99th Air Squadron

• Tuskegee Airmen

• 332nd Fighter Group

• 15th Air Force

From video... In what year did President Roosevelt order the Civilian Pilot Training Program to be opened to Black students?

• 1935

• 1939

• 1941

• 1943

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

• A group of African American military pilots during World War II

• The first Black generals in the U.S. Army

• A squadron of the U.S. Navy

• A group of civil rights activists

What was the significance of the Tuskegee Airmen's 'Red Tails'?

• It was a nickname derived from the red-painted tails of their aircraft

• It was the name of their commanding officer

• It was a code name for their secret missions

• It was a symbol of their allegiance to the U.S. Navy

Which President was instrumental in the formation of the Tuskegee Airmen?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

What was one of the main roles of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?

• Escorting B-17 and B-24 bombers

• Leading ground troops in Europe

• Conducting naval operations in the Pacific

• Developing new aircraft technology

How many Distinguished Flying Crosses were awarded to the Tuskegee Airmen?

• 96

• 50

• 120

• 200

What is the significance of these men being a part of the military during WW2?