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RFT 241: Q&A With Tuskegee Airman Frank Macon
FromReady For Takeoff - Turn Your Aviation Passion Into A Career
RFT 241: Q&A With Tuskegee Airman Frank Macon
FromReady For Takeoff - Turn Your Aviation Passion Into A Career
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2018
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Podcast episode
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From Franklin Macon's website: Franklin J. Macon (Frank) is a Documented Tuskegee Airman and dyslexic. He grew up and still resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Frank belongs to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Hubert L. "Hooks" Jones Chapter, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to honoring the accomplishments and perpetuating the history of African-Americans who participated in air crew, ground crew and operations support training in the Army Air Corps during WWII; introducing young people across the nation to the world of aviation, aerospace, mathematics, and science through local programs such as the Mile High Flight Program; and, providing annual scholarships and awards to deserving individuals, groups and corporations whose deeds lend support to the goals of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Frank's wish is for all kids to live with purpose and conquer their challenges. Tuskegee Airman Franklin Macon made an appearance at the Wings Over The Rockies Museum on November 20, 2018, to announce the publication of his memoir, I Wanted To Be A Pilot.
Released:
Nov 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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