Col. Guion Bluford

Col. Guion Bluford: First African-American astronaut

Col. Guion Bluford

Col. Guion Bluford: First African-American astronaut

Janet Bragg

Janet Bragg: Trailblazer during African-American efforts to become part of early aviation.

Janet Bragg

Janet Bragg: Fought racism during early days of aviation.

Clarence D. "Lucky" Lester

African-American pilots from the 332nd Fighter Group, the famed "Tuskegee Airmen."

Clarence D. "Lucky" Lester

Tuskegee Airmen distinctive "red tails" provided cover for bombing missions during World War II.

Janet Bragg

(Air Force graphic/Sylvia Saab)

Lee Archer: Tuskegee Airman

Lt.Col. Lee Archer: Tuskegee Airman. He retired from the Air Force in 1970 and went on to be highly successful in business.

Col. Guion Bluford

(Air Force graphic/Sylvia Saab)

Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

Benjamin O. Davis Jr. became the first African-American general in the Air Force.

Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

Benjamin O. Davis Jr.: Commanded "Red Tails," an all-black combat flying squadron during World War II.

Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

Benjamin O. Davis Jr.: One of the first Tuskegee Airmen went on to become first African-American general in U.S. Air Force.