Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Official Military Personnel Files, 1947 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for George S. Roberts.
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Roberts, George S. (George Spencer), 1918-1984
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George Spencer “Spanky” Roberts (September 24, 1918-March 8, 1984) was among the first African American Cadets to graduate from the Tuskegee Institute. After receiving his pilot’s license in the Civilian Pilot Training Program, Roberts entered aviation cadet training with the first class of Tuskegee Airmen in July 1941, the “washing out” rate was high, with only five of the 13 in George Roberts’ class graduating. Roberts completed the training and became the first African-American military pilo...