Harry Stewart's passion for flying has transcended nearly 60 years, fueling his dedication as a combat pilot in the Armed Forces. As a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, Stewart fought in World War II with the United States Army Air Corps and Air Force, flying combat missions to aid Allied Forces. With his service work, Stewart was part of a revolutionary movement that ultimately allowed for the integration of blacks into the Armed Forces.

Born in Newport News, Virginia, near Langley Air Force Base, Stewart's fascination with aviation began at a young age. When he was two years old his family moved to Queens, New York, just a few minutes from North Beach Airport, (now LaGuardia Airport) where he would watch in awe at the planes soaring overhead. At the age of 17, and aware of his imminent conscription into World War II, he both took and passed a military exam designated to identify potential pilots. As a result, he entered flight training at Tuskegee, Alabama, and eventually was awarded his wings and a commission while still a teenager.

He was sent to Italy in 1944 where he flew 43 combat missions with the all-black 332nd Fighter Group. On April 1, 1945, he shot down three German aircraft, a feat that earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross. Stewart received an honorable discharge in 1950 and stayed in the Reserves, eventually retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Stewart returned to New York, eventually attending the Evening Division of NYU's College of Engineering, earning his bachelor's degree in 1963. During his six years at NYU, Stewart served as president of the Student Council and chair of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

One of the highlights of his military career was in 1949, by winning an Air Force national flying competition as one of an all-black trio of pilots. In 2004, the Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum honored Stewart and his "top gun" teammates by reuniting them with the competition trophy, which had been missing for 55 years.

In 1976, Stewart joined ANR Pipeline Company in Detroit as vice president. He currently resides in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In 2005, the Historical Museum asked Stewart if he would serve as a pilot of their three motor gliders. In a short time, Stewart acquired a Commercial Glider Pilot's license.

Former pilot and Tuskegee Airman Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. has led a life of visionary public service in fields as diverse as the arts, education, the military, and government. He is considered by many as one of the country's most distinguished African-American advocates.

Born in Washington, DC in 1922, Brown attended Dunbar High School and received his bachelor's degree from Springfield College in 1943. He joined the Air Force shortly after graduation, and after training at the Tuskegee facilities, he became commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group. In his illustrious military career, Brown is credited as being the first 15th Air Force pilot to shoot down a Nazi jet fighter aircraft. For his bravery he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters.

After his military service, he received his masters and doctorate degrees at NYU in 1949 and 1951 respectively. In 1969 he became the director of the Institute of Afro-American Affairs and a professor of education at the University. In 1977, he was named president of Bronx Community College, a position he held until 1993. Today, Brown serves as director of the Center for Urban Education Policy at the Graduate School and University Center of CUNY. His work focuses on the role of school-based management and parental involvement in school reform.

During his career he has been director or chair of over 25 organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Metropolitan YMCA, the Jackie Robinson Foundation, and Libraries for the Future, among many others. He is also Chairman of the boards of directors of the Greater Harlem Nursing Home, the Urban Issues Group, and the Sports Foundation.

Active in the arts and media, Brown has hosted numerous television programs, including "Black Letters," "Freedom's Word," and the Emmy Award-winning program "Black Arts." He has also authored a long list of renowned publications, including The Negro Almanac, and his articles have appeared in various academic journals.

For his scholarly and community activities, Brown has received numerous honors, among them the NAACP Freedom Award, the Congressional Award for Service to the African American Community, and the Rosenwald Fellowship. He has also completed the New York City Marathon nine times.

Kenneth Wofford served on active duty during World War II through Viet Nam era. After his military service he worked as Aeronautics Operations Director for the State of Minnesota. Attained pilot rating at the racial segregated Pilot Training location of Tuskegee Army Air Field, Alabama (“Military Aviation Experiment” site). Flying experience was in single-engine, two engine, and four engine type airplanes; accumulated 9,000 (+) flying hours and 100 combat zone missions.

Major job assignments included the positions of Executive, Director, Manager, and Supervisor; also 14 years as the Commander of varied type Support Units, Aviation Flying Squadrons, and the large Tachikawa Air Base Complex (with six satellite bases). Served with Tactical Air Command, Air Defense Command, Military Airlift Command, United States Air Force Europe (twice) Pacific Air Command and Air University. Had periods of duty in Joint-Service capacities with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and NATO (National Atlantic Treaty Organization); also years of interrelations with many allied Foreign Government (Agencies/Officials).

Years of active involvement (local and national) with volunteer work in diverse associations and organizations and some mentor/counseling of youth toward educational preparedness for life & opportunities. Also dedicated to promoting of Aviation/Aerospace Industry (general and commercial and military) and possibly (an option) of career in military and government.