... this affected morale. Nevertheless, in 1949, a select group of black fighter pilots from the 332nd Fighter Group took first place in the U.S. Air Force annual National Fighter Gunnery Meet at Las Vegas Air Force Base, Nevada. Myths of black airmen incompetence, lack of skill, etc., were long forgotten or disproved. Many white units experienced frustration in needing qualified personnel but were ... ...

• Word Count: 1575
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate