Tuskegee Airman National Historic Site
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N 32° 27.430 W 085° 41.002
16S E 623746 N 3591874
In the 1940's Tuskegee, Alabama became home to a "military experiment" to train America's first African-American military pilots.
Waymark Code: WM20QQ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2007
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The military selected Tuskegee Institute to train pilots because of its commitment to aeronautical training. Tuskegee had the facilities, and engineering and technical instructors, as well as a climate for year round flying. The first Civilian Pilot Training Program students completed their instruction in May 1940. The Tuskegee program was then expanded and became the center for African-American aviation during World War II.
State/States the Park is located...: AL
Park Designation: Historic Park/Site
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
SECONDARY website.: http://www.tuskegeeairmen.org/
Are pictures included?: yes
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