Black pilots

Despite lack of representation in pilot training, USAF C-130 pilot Capt. Thessa Washington persevered to become one of only two Black pilots in her unit.

Joint Base Charleston became home to one of the largest gatherings of Black military aviators last month, and FLYING was there to capture the monumental event. From the arrival of one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, to riding along on a student’s first flight, FLYING witnessed history and inspiration in the making. In this video, […]

These inspirational leaders are carrying a legacy and passing it on to the next generation.

This Korean War hero broke the color barrier, paving the way for Black aviators for years to come.

The U.S. Air Force has fewer than 300 active-duty Black pilots, and one just quit. Here’s why.