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BY Francis Akhalbey, 11:00am May 15, 2018,

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

by Francis Akhalbey, 11:00am May 15, 2018,

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

Pierre Réjon

Pierre Réjon

Pierre Réjon was born in Martinique in 1895 and was also one of the first black military pilots. A very brave and decorated military pilot, Réjon flew for France during the first world war.

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

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