Who was the first African-American military pilot?

The first African-American military pilot was Eugene Bullard. He made history by earning his military pilot's license in France during World War I, becoming one of the first American pilots of African descent. Bullard served with the Lafayette Flying Corps, a group of American pilots who joined the French military before the United States entered the war. His accomplishments and contributions to aviation paved the way for future generations of Black pilots, making his legacy significant in both aviation history and the broader context of military service for African-Americans.

Vernon L. Burge, although an accomplished pilot, was among the first to graduate from the first American military flight school but does not hold the distinction of being the first African-American military pilot. Charles McGee and George Roberts were also significant figures in aviation history, with McGee being a Tuskegee Airman and Roberts making notable contributions, but neither were the first to earn that title.