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When World War II came to a close, White and Pappy returned to Texas, and she continued to fly. Partnering with her husband and two other Tuskegee Airmen, she started the Sky Ranch Flying Service, located in south Houston. Sky Ranch served as an airport for the segregated African-American community and provided instruction to veterans interested in flying, as well as charter flying, cargo services, and other amenities to afford African-American G.I.’s and civilians the opportunity to learn about aviation. The company closed its doors in 1948, reportedly due to new legislation which restricted the use of the G.I. Bill, leading to a downturn in the flight training business, but Sky Ranch and all involved made its mark on the community.

Today, Mrs. White continues to serve as an inspiration with many honors to her name, including official induction into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The first female black pilot in Texas is a true Lone Star State legend!

References:

https://www.lonestarflight.org/azellia-white

https://www.obap.org/azellia-white

https://groups.tti.tamu.edu/aviation/2018/04/12/texas-aviation-hall-of-fame-names-class-of-2018/