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This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.
Wings for This Man Part 1
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This film, narrated by Ronald Reagan, focuses on the courage and intensive training of the servicemen who trained in the first Black-manned fighter squadron of World War II at Tuskegee Institute. Scenes show the squadron as they engaged in a dogfight with German ME-110s over Italy, Black cadets in classes, as they participated in training flights, received physical training; and as a graduating class received wings.
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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations
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Special Projects Films Relating to Military Activities
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