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1917
The airmen tried to become aerial observers -
1939
Appropriations Bill Public Law 18 was passed to give funds for the african americans pilots. -
1941
The army corps were forced to fund an all black air unit. -
1941
271 men enlisted in Rantoul, IL, at the Chanute airfield -
1943
The pilots were finally ready for combat. -
1943
The 99th flew their first mission, which was to attack the small island Pantelleria. -
1944
The 99th was added to the 332nd and their primary mission changed to escort ww2 bombers to their destination.