The plaque honoring Ensign Jesse Brown that was unveiled during a dedication ceremony at Naval Aviation Monument Park.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May. 05, 2007) The plaque honoring Ensign Jesse Brown that was unveiled during a dedication ceremony at Naval Aviation Monument Park. Brown received his aviation wings on Oct. 13, 1948, as the Navy's first black naval aviator. He was killed when his aircraft went down over Korea in 1950. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class R.J. Stratchko File# 070505-N-8933S-109