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Lee Andrew Archer, Jr. (September 6, 1919 – January 27, 2010) was an African American fighter Ace in the 332nd Fighter Group, commonly known as the Tuskegee Airmen, during World War II. He was one of the first African American military aviators in the United States Army Air Corps , the United States Army Air Forces and later the United States ...
Dec 10, 2021 · Lee A. “Buddy” Archer, Jr. was the only confirmed ace of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, a group of black pilots who never lost an allied bomber to enemy air action in 200 escort missions. Archer was the first and only black ace pilot,” credited with shooting down five enemy planes.
Feb 4, 2010 · Shooting down five planes would have brought him official designation as an ace, making him the only one among the Tuskegee Airmen.
Mark Memmott. Lee A. Archer, a Tuskegee Airman who shot down five enemy planes in World War II, has died. He was 90. As the Associated Press writes, he was "the only black ace pilot," a man...
Feb 1, 2010 · The Air Force Historical Research Agency says that Archer officially shot down four enemy planes and that researchers have not confirmed a fifth, needed to be designated an ace.
Mar 3, 2024 · Though Brown shot down the first German jet, he is not considered an ace. Archer came home from overseas in November 1944, Brown said, and subsequently taught pilot training at UCLA before returning to teach ROTC at New York University.
Aug 14, 2013 · Yes, I’m with The World! Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Lee A. Archer died this week in New York City at age 90. Archer was a Tuskegee Airman and considered to be the only black ace pilot. The Tuskegee Airmen were America's first black fighter pilot group in World War II.
