Roland Christensen
Roland Christensen was a naval flight instructor who demonstrated exceptional moral courage by supporting Jesse Leroy Brown, the Navy's first Black pilot, during a time of racial prejudice in the military. His decision to take Brown under his wing not only helped him succeed in flight training but also forged a deep friendship that lasted until Brown's tragic death in the Korean War.
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Christensen was a naval instructor who taught the Navy’s first Black pilot, Jesse Leroy Brown.
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