Last Tuskegee Airman George Hardy Passes Away at 100
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Retired Lt. Col. George Hardy, the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen from World War II and the youngest at 19, has died at age 100. He was a pioneering Black military pilot who flew 21 missions over Germany and served in three wars, symbolizing resilience and the fight against racism. His legacy is celebrated for courage and perseverance, contributing significantly to military integration.
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