Introducing Colonel John C. Robinson, a truly historic aircraft Pilot, and Activist with a rich and inspiring background. He is the first African American to earn his wings. 

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According to the search results, **John C. Robinson** was an American aviator and activist who was hailed as the **Brown Condor** for his service in the **Imperial Ethiopian Air Force** against Fascist Italy during the Second Italian-Ethiopian War, 1935–1936. He is also known as the **Father of the Tuskegee Airmen** for his contributions to the aviation programs he began at the **Tuskegee Institute** in Alabama in the early 1940s. He was the first black student at the Curtiss-Wright School of Aviation in Chicago, Illinois, and later opened his own aviation school in Robbins, Illinois. 

Robinson's incredible journey from a sharecropper's son to becoming the first African American to earn an international pilot's license is the inspiration behind this remarkable aircraft. 

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This Brown Condor website proudly pays homage to Robinson's war service in Ethiopia, where he trained pilots and contributed to the Ethiopian Air Force during the Italian invasion. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, the Brown Condor is a symbol of perseverance and a tribute to the pioneering spirit of Africa. Also, the creation of Ethiopia Air Force and Airline is proud to trace its roots back to the vision of King Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, who founded the airline in the 1945s. 

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In addition, as the flagship aircraft of Ethiopian Airlines, it pays homage to the airline's legacy as a trailblazer in the aviation industry since its founding in 1945 under the direction of King Haile Selassie and Colonel John Robinson. 

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The Brown Condor reflects the spirit of perseverance and excellence, making it a fitting choice for a memorable and meaningful flight experience. Unfortunately, he died in 1954 at the young age in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Soar to new heights and experience the legacy of the Brown Condor with us.