Apr 28, 2023 | Artifact - Korean War
Jesse Leroy Brown (1926-1950) of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was the first African American aviator in the United States Navy. During the Korean War, Ensign Brown flew support missions with Fighter Squadron 32 from the aircraft carrier USS Leyte (CV-32). On December 4,...
Apr 28, 2023 | Artifact - WW II
Captain Arnold Everett “Vince” Vinson (1918-1943), of Monticello, Mississippi, served as commanding officer of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Group, during World War II. He participated in aerial combat missions as a Spitfire pilot in the Mediterranean...
