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    He was the first Afro-American to obtain a racing pilot's licence. In what other way was he the first to obtain such a licence?

    Question #44208. Asked by gmackematix. (Feb 10 04 7:24 PM)


    sequoianoir

    Neal Loving and he didn't have any legs (not flesh & bone anyway) at the time.

    Feb 10 04, 7:39 PM
    gmackematix

    Yay! He had planes called "Loving's Love" and was the first double amputee (in America anyway) to obtain a racing pilot's licence. He lost his legs after a crash while in action in 1944.

    Feb 11 04, 1:33 AM


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