Roy LaGrone

Roy LaGrone artwork on display depicts efforts of Tuskegee Airmen

Roy LaGrone

Artist Roy LaGrone, who depicted the Tuskegee Airmen through illustrations, was himself one of the group during World War II.

Roy E. Lagrone

(U.S. Air Force graphic/Sylvia Saab)

Willa Brown: Helped African-Americans become part of military

Willa Brown helped create aviation school to help incorporate African-Americans into aviation.

William J. Powell: Promoted African-American involvement in aviation

William J. Powell (center) was an aviation entrepeneur who advanced African-American participation in flying.

William J. Powell: Promoted African-American involvement in aviation

William J. Powell (right) with world boxing champ Joe Lewis at Powell's aircraft building company.