The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African American military fighter and bomber pilots and airmen who fought in World War II.  Before the Tuskegee Airmen, no African-American had been a U.S. military pilot.  The airmen received praise for their excellent combat record earned while protecting American bombers from enemy fighters. The Tuskegee Airmen were collectively awarded a Congressional Gold Medal.  Pay tribute to and honor these men by displaying this historical photo.