BREAKING NEWS
Tuskegee Airman George E. Hardy Passes Away at 100
Retired Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, the last surviving member of the Tuskegee Airmen who flew combat missions during WWII in Europe, has died on Thursday at the age of 100.
Hardy's passing was confirmed by a spokesperson for Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., which remembered his legacy as one of "courage, resilience, tremendous skill and dogged perseverance against racism, prejudice and other evils."
The organization praised Hardy's tireless efforts to preserve the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, saying he worked "very hard" and was a "patriot" who loved his family, community, and organization.
Hardy's death marks a significant loss for the Tuskegee Airmen community, which has been dwindling in recent years. His passing also raises questions about the future of preserving the history and legacy of this iconic group of African American pilots.
This is a developing story, with further details expected to emerge as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*
