Pioneering Tuskegee Airman passes away at age 89 (1 Viewer)

[Beaufighter]

Luther H. Smith, a World War II pilot who flew 133 combat missions over Europe as a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, died Wednesday morning at Bryn Mawr Hospital. He was 89. Obituary is posted via the link below. God Speed!

http://www.dailylocal.com/articles/2009/12/10/news/doc4b2143f91e1fd873447875.txt

 

[PolarBear]

Thanks for posting this story. The WWIi vets are quickly vanishing into history.

Randy

 

[Louis Badolato]

Of all the WWII vets, I particularly admire the Tuskegee Airmen. They served this country with great distinction, despite the fact that they were treated as second class citizens. The world is a lesser place for his passing.

 

[Lewey Gun Vick]

God bless Capt. Smith for his service and dedication to our nation.

Regards,

Vick

 

[Evzone]

Given the prejudices this brave man endured he had to be twice as good to become the accomplished airmen he became.

The Tuskegee airmen never lost a bomber they escorted.

RIP

 

[hoogri]

sat to here this .
great piloots the tuskegee airman's
they had to double what they were worth

richard .