Capt. Robert L. Martin won't be down!

[69a100]

Robert L. Martin, a combat pilot who said he flew “63 and a half” missions during World War II as part of the barrier-breaking Tuskegee Airmen, died July 26 at a senior living center in Olympia Fields, Ill. He was 99.
It's really sad that I didn't learn about this until now, there can't be many left? RIP Captain!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...09212fb69c2_story.html?utm_term=.1940f804de54

 

[mmissile]

RIP. Thank you for your service.

 

[super-bee_ski]

Robert L. Martin, a combat pilot who said he flew “63 and a half” missions during World War II as part of the barrier-breaking Tuskegee Airmen, died July 26 at a senior living center in Olympia Fields, Ill. He was 99.
It's really sad that I didn't learn about this until now, there can't be many left? RIP Captain!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...09212fb69c2_story.html?utm_term=.1940f804de54

You are correct, can not be many left
God Bless those Red Tail heroes

 

[Xp29h]

Rest In Peace Capt. Martin! Thank you!

 

[Dennis H]

Rest in Peace Sir.

 

[multimopes]

R.I.P. Robert!

 

[conv67bdere]

RIP Captain and thank you for your service . . .

 

[67belvedere/225]

what a champ. great story.
RIP

 

[BeeKool]

RIP

My town was fortunate enough to be the hometown of a Tuskegee Airman.

There is a bronze statue dedicated to him at the local Community College. He passed away a few years ago but did live long enough to see his statue in his honor.