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C. Alfred "Chief" Anderson

1907–1996

United States

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Charles Alfred Anderson Sr., (February 9, 1907 – April 13, 1996) was an American aviator who is known as the father of black aviation. He earned the nickname "Chief" as chief flight instructor of the Tuskegee Airmen.

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