John C. Robinson, African-American garage mechanic and aviator, is welcomed home to Chicago, Ill., May 24, 1936. Robinson served 13 months in Emperor Haile Selassie's flying corps in Ethiopia where he earned the sobriquet "Brown Condor." His return was a triumphant one as hundreds of well-wishers greeted him with flowers and a trophy at the airport upon his arrival by plane. (AP Photo)

John C. Robinson, African-American garage mechanic and aviator, is welcomed home to Chicago, Ill., May 24, 1936. Robinson served 13 months in Emperor Haile Selassie's flying corps in Ethiopia where he earned the sobriquet "Brown Condor." His return was a triumphant one as hundreds of well-wishers greeted him with flowers and a trophy at the airport upon his arrival by plane. (AP Photo) Stock Photo
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John C. Robinson, John Robinson, John Charles Robinson

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Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo

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2PE5KDP

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79.7 MB (3.2 MB Compressed download)

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6000 x 4640 px | 50.8 x 39.3 cm | 20 x 15.5 inches | 300dpi

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24 May 1936

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