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African-American heroes of WWII

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African-American heroes of WWII

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African-American airmen in World War II are credited with the destruction (or damage) of 409 enemy aircraft. The valiant 332nd Fighter Group, comprised of the 99th, 100th, and 302nd Fighter Squadrons, distinguished themselves, culminating in a Presidential Unit Citation issued on March 24, 1945. "Jubilee-Strictly G.I." includes excerpts from this black radio show that was shipped overseas every week to the Armed Forces Radio Network

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