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Built in 1942, the Walterboro Army Airfield bears the distinction of being one of the training sites for

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Walterboro Army Airfield bears the distinction of being one of the training sites for the Tuskegee Airmen.

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The Tuskegee Airmen were African-American military pilots that took part in US operations in World War II. However, the name also applies to other African-Americans including mechanics, crew chefs, nurses etc.

They were trained at various locations including Moton Field and Tuskegee Army Air Field.

They were significant in American military history as it proved that the African-American community was able to create excellent fighter pilots.

A total of approx. 500 of these servicemen were trained and today there is a memorial at the Walterboro Army Airfield erected in honor of these airmen.

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