An American Hero Herbert Carter
Vincent Sposato, Enmanuel Santana
Claim: Herbert Carter was an American Hero.
Carter fought for his country
In the achieve article in paragraph 4 on the last sentences it states " Carter and the Tuskegee Airmen fought hard for their country overseas. They played a key role in the Allies' victory in WWII. Carter himself flew 77 missions. Carter fought for his country and survived 77 missions
He broke barriers!
In the achieve article in the paragraph line 3 it states "Carter broke color barriers as one of the Tuskegee Airmen" Also in paragraph 6 it states " After the war, Carter returned to Tuskegee to share his knowledge of aviation with others. From 1950 to 1955, he was a professor of air science at Tuskegee University. He later served as a professor of aerospace studies at the university from 1965 to 1969."
Fun Facts
1. Herbert E. Carter died Thursday November 8, 2012 at East Alabama Medical Center.
2. Carter also served as a professor of air science and commander of the Air Force ROTC Detachment 15 at Tuskegee Institute.
3. Herbert Carter flew on 77 missions during the war!
4. Herbert Carter wrote many books!
5. Mildred L. Hemmons Carter was Herbert Carter's wife!