The unveiling of a bust and mural in Addis Ababa for Col. John Robinson, May 5th, 2015. (Courtesy photo)
Tadias Magazine
By Tadias Staff
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015
New York (TADIAS) — Last week, on Ethiopian Patriots Day, the unveiling of a bust in commemoration of Col. John Robinson was held at Gulele Cemetery in Addis Ababa in the presence of Ethiopian officials and foreign embassy dignitaries.
Robinson, a.k.a. The Brown Condor, was an African American pilot who fought alongside Ethiopians during the war against Fascist Italy and is also credited for training commercial pilots and laying the groundwork for what would eventually become Ethiopian Airlines.
The ceremony was organized by the Ethiopian Patriots Association in collaboration with the International Council for the Commemoration of Col John Robinson.
Below are photos from the event:
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