The Tuskegee Airmen were dedicated, determined young men who enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps to become America’s first black military airmen. They accepted the challenge during a time when many people thought that Blacks were inferior to whites in intelligence, skill, courage, and patriotism. Of the estimated 16,000 involved, nearly 1,000 were trained in Tuskegee Alabama, to be pilots of fighter and bomber airplanes. The famed 332nd fighter group is most noted for their distinguished record escorting B-17 bombers and the distinctive Red Tails on their P-51 fighters. The Tuskegee Airmen received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007.

Reynard Burns, President of the Tri-State Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, and Patt Terrelongue, the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman, will tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen.

We are again partnering with the Jericho Public Library for this hybrid program. It will be available in-person or live on your computer. Register for the Zoom webinar on www.JerichoLibrary.org (under Events, Program Registration). Refreshments will follow the in-person program at the library.

Driving Directions: The Jericho Library is at 1 Merry Lane, Jericho 11753, just south of Rt. 25 (Jericho Turnpike). From the Northern State Parkway, take exit 35 North or from the LIE/Rt. 495, take exit 41 North onto Rts. 106/107. Stay in the right-hand lane and go right onto Rt. 25. Go a very short distance and turn right
(south) onto Merry Lane. The Library is on your left; parking is available on both sides of the building.

Guests are welcome to attend, either at the library or virtually on Zoom. Invite your friends.