Before becoming members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, the 99th Pursuit Squadron first had to be trained properly. Chanute Air Force Base, already housing a premier flight school, became the training ground to one of the most renowned squadrons of World War II.
Interested in learning more? Come to the Champaign County Historical Archives to see more of the 99th Pursuit Squadron photographs collection, or visit the Chanute Air Museum which has an amazing exhibit on the 99th Squadron!
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