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- Calvin_J._Spann abstract "Calvin J. Spann is an original Tuskegee Airman and fighter pilot with the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group. Calvin Spann received his wings from the Tuskegee Flight School as apart of the graduating class of 44G. As a member of the United States Army Air Corps he served in Europe during World War II, where Lt. Spann flew 26 combat missions before the end of the war in European Theatre.During the wartime service of Lt. Spann (1944–1946) he was assigned to the 332nd Fighter Group under the command of Col. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. who on September 2, 1941was the first African American officer to solo an aircraft under the U.S. Army Air Corps Davis would later rise to the rank of General in the United States Air Force.While assigned to the 332nd he flew in the longest bomber escort mission of 15th Air Force, a 1600 mile round trip mission on March 24, 1945 from Ramitelli, Italy to Berlin, Germany to destroy a Daimler-Benz manufacturing facility under the leadership of his Squadron commander Captain Roscoe Brown.On Feb. 28, 2006, the U.S. Congress approved a bill authorizing President George W. Bush to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen. The highest civilian honor awarded by the United States.Today Lt. Calvin J. Spann speaks at schools, churches and organizations about the Tuskegee Airmen Experience and how their courage and valor helped them to triumph. During these speeches, he encourages students to make a commitment to excel in the study of mathematics and science, and reminding them that through preparation and perseverance they can succeed.Lt. Calvin J. SpannUSAAF 15th Air Force 332nd Fighter Group 100th SquadronPilot Ramitelli, Italy - 1944 to 1945Born November 28, 1924 Rutherford, New JerseyEducation: Rutherford High School↑ ↑ ↑ ↑".
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