But I was very disappointed that I didn't get a chance to go overseas with that group, might not have gotten back but I wanted very much to go because there's not much of a record of the exploits of the first Negro fighter group.

Gordon Parks

Gordon Parks

Back Because Chance Disappointed Exploits Fighter First Get Go Gotten Group Might Much Overseas Record Very Wanted

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