Call NumberARL6-2023-791CreatorUnited States. Air ForceSummaryExterior photograph of the 44F all African American fighter pilot class of the United States Army Air Force. A group of twenty-three men wear fighter pilot suits sit and stand to pose for a photograph in front of a fighter plane.Physical Description1 photographic print : black-and-white ; 20 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectAfrican Americans--Military serviceAfrican American air pilotsCollectionPreserving Black Western LegaciesFinding Aidhttps://archives.denverlibrary.org/repositories/2/resources/8251Type of MaterialBlack & white photographsPhotographic printsPhotocopiesDigital Version Created FromARL6, Box 3, FF 3Original Material Found in CollectionARL6. John and Edna Mosley papersNotesPhotocopy. "'My class" - I was on emergency leave to see my mother when this picture of class 44F was taken. I graduated with class 44G - John W. Mosley Lt Col USAF (ret.)" is written on the back of the print. "Official Photo U.S.A.A.F. By AAF Training Command" is stamped in black ink on the back of the print. The top left corner of the print is cut off. The names of each pilot are written on the front of the print in black ink.DonorGift, John and Edna Mosley, December 11, 2001.
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