#American Aviation History

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Honoring the Civil Air Patrol: Celebrating 83 Years of Service and Dedication

As December 1 approaches, we at Death Dealer Tactical want to take a moment to honor the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) on its birthday. Established in 1941, the Civil Air Patrol is a vital organization that has played a significant role in American history and continues to serve our country in countless ways. From emergency response and search and rescue missions to aerospace education, the CAP embodies…

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B-25 Mitchell & P-51 Mustangs

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American Volunteer Group - AVG - pilot and group candids

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North American B-25 Mitchell 40-2344 Flown By Jimmy Doolittle Over Tokyo On April 18th, 1942.

➤DOOLITTLE RAID VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Z_yxkxJ1rgc

➤HD IMAGE: https://dronescapes.video/B25B

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Feb 4th 1969 - XB-70A - Edwards Air Force Base

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Skyward Bound: The Willa Beatrice Brown Story ✈

Celebrating Black History Month, we honor Willa Beatrice Brown, a trailblazer in aviation and civil rights activism. Willa Brown, born in 1906 in Glasgow, Kentucky, shattered racial and gender barriers in the skies and became the first African American woman to earn a commercial pilot’s license in the United States. Her unwavering dedication to integrating aviation programs and empowering future pilots through education and advocacy has cemented her as a pivotal figure in American history.

Willa Brown’s journey began with a passion for flying, leading her to earn her pilot’s license in 1938. Together with her husband, Cornelius Coffey, she founded the Coffey School of Aeronautics in Chicago, where they trained African American men and women, providing a foundation for the illustrious Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.

Brown’s advocacy extended to her role as the first African American woman to receive a commission as a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol and her political endeavors to integrate the armed forces, culminating in President Harry Truman signing Executive Order 9981 in 1948 to desegregate the military.

For those interested in exploring more about Willa Beatrice Brown’s incredible life and impact, the National Archives holds a treasure trove of resources:

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American Airlines Boeing 727.

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Amelia Earhart

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Willa Brown

Willa Brown was born in 1906 in Glasgow, Kentucky. Brown was a pioneering aviator who worked tirelessly to integrate the field. She earned her pilot license in 1938, and a commercial license the following year. She was a founding member of the first Black aviators' group, the National Airmen's Association of America. Brown and her husband, Cornelius Coffey, co-founded the Coffey School of Aeronautics. As the director of the school, she played a key role in training more than 200 students who later became Tuskegee Airmen. In 1942, Brown became the first African-American officer in the Civil Air Patrol.

Willa Brown died in 1992 at the age of 86.

Image source: National Archives

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North American Aviation of Kansas.

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currently reading the half life of valery k so very quick doodles of how i'm imagining valery and shenkov ok byeee

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Margaret Bourke-White

Brazilian Clipper

c. 1930

MoMA New York Collection

© 2023 Estate of Margaret Bourke-White

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So, rather than leaving his Wing by becoming an ace, Olds did the exact opposite. On at least a dozen occasions, Olds set up kills and let his wingman take a shoot at the MiGs. For Olds, keeping his men alive by being there and leading combat mission was more important than accumulating kills or careerism. 2/2

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American Volunteer Group - AVG - pilot and group candids

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North American XB-70 Valkyrie, 1960s. It looks as gorgeous and futuristic as the first time it flew, over 60 years ago.

🎥 XB-70 VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/BbqB7GDm-ns

🎥EXTREME AIRCRAFT VIDEOS:

https://dronescapes.video/Extreme

📷 HD IMAGE:

https://dronescapes.video/NAXB70

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de Havilland DH98 Mosquito T.III J-UP RAF TV959 NS838 N956TV by Chris Murkin Via Flickr: de Havilland DH98 Mosquito T.III J-UP RAF TV959 NS838 N956TV Photo taken at The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Paine Field Everett Washington USA 18th July 2024 DAF_3714