A spotlight on pilots of African ancestry who fought in World War I

Francis Akhalbey May 15, 2018

A spotlight on pilots of African ancestry who fought in World War I

William Robinson Clarke — Photo Credit: rafmuseum.org_.uk

William Robinson Clarke

Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1895, William Robinson Clarke was the first black pilot to fly for Britain.

A spotlight on pilots of African ancestry who fought in World War I

William Robinson Clarke — Photo Credit: rafmuseum.org_.uk

He also flew for them during WWI.

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: May 15, 2018

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