Heroes in the Skies

Lt. Col. George Hardy was born in 1925. He grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He became the youngest Tuskegee fighter pilot. He was just 19 years old! He was brave. 

 He received many medals and awards.  

Lt. Col. George Hardy died in September 2025. He was 100 years old. 

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Photo Credit: War Department. Army Air Forces. (06/20/1941 – 09/26/1947)\National Archives Catalog || Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield/DVIDS