The Colonel George S. "Spanky" Roberts, USAF Memorial Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member fatcat161
N 39° 28.961 W 080° 08.764
17S E 573439 N 4370690
Quick Description: Marker is at the intersection of Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) and 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Fairmont Avenue.
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 8/27/2009 11:10:33 AM
Waymark Code: WM73GN
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Inscription: Named in honor of local American hero, "Spanky" Roberts (1914-84), grad. of Dunbar H.S. & WV State College. 1st African-Am. aviation cadet, Tuskegee, 1941. Comm. 2nd Lt. & pilot in 1942; flew over 100 missions in Africa, Europe & Mid-East, commanded 99th Fighter Sq., and 332nd Fighter Group in WWII. Decorated for meritorious service in WWII, Korea, & 25 year career.

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Marker Title: The Colonel George S. "Spanky" Roberts, USAF Memorial Bridge

Marker Location: Corner of 1st Street and Fairmont Avenue, Fairmont

County or Independent City: Fairmont, WV in Marion county

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives and History

Marker Number: Not listed
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