William Hollman - Helicopter Pilot

William Holloman was a member of the distinguished Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. The Tuskegee program was the only way Black pilots were allowed to fly.

He flew on numerous combat missions. After the war, he became a commercial pilot. He was called back to service in 1966 and became the first Black helicopter pilot during war in Viet Nam.

Mr Holloman, 85, died June 11, 2010 in Renton, Washington after suffering a heart attack. He had lived in the area for many years after growing up in St Louis.