In 1974, Lloyd 'Fig' Newton became the first black person to perform as a pilot with the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds. He took the opportunity left by others who flew in World War II and used it to his advantage. Newton held several positions with the elite performance group including advance […]

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