Wilk's Journey in Aviation History

The transcript discusses the establishment of the first black flying units during the Roosevelt administration, focusing on the 99th Pursuit Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group at Tuskegee. It includes Wilk's personal journey to flight training, his early interest in aviation, and his experience with segregation during his travel to the South.

Which administration was responsible for establishing the first black flying unit?

• Kennedy Administration

• Truman Administration

• Eisenhower Administration

• Roosevelt Administration

What was the original name of the 99th Fighter Squadron?

• 99th Pursuit Squadron

• 477th Bombardment Group

• 332nd Fighter Group

• Tuskegee Airmen

At what age did Wilk sign up for flight training?

• 22

• 20

• 18

• 16

What hobby did Wilk have that sparked his interest in aviation?

• Watching air shows

• Reading aviation books

• Building model airplanes

• Collecting stamps

Where did Wilk and his friend take the flight training test?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Atlanta

• New York

How soon after graduation did Wilk and his friend head south for training?

• Three months

• Two weeks

• Six weeks

• One month

What was not common knowledge regarding flight training at the time?

• The duration of training

• The cost of training

• The location of training centers

• The eligibility of black individuals

What organization did Wilk pursue that gave him insight into aviation?

• Aviation Club

• Junior ROTC

• Civilian Air Patrol

• Boy Scouts

What was Wilk's first experience of segregation during his journey?

• Being refused a hotel room

• Being asked to leave a public park

• Having to move to a different train car

• Being denied entry to a restaurant

Where was Wilk born?

• New Orleans

• Montgomery

• Chicago Heights

• Detroit