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Leroy E. Eley, Sr. (born May 30, 1927, New York, New York) is an African American aviator. An original Tuskegee Airmen, Leroy Is also one of two African Americans that helped to build the L.E.M. (Lunar Excursion Module) for the Apollo Space program. As one of the few African Americans to continue to work in aviation after World War II, Leroy became the nation's Most Outstanding Flight Instructor during the Vietnam War where he taught aviation as a civilian pilot to the United States Military. He is a 2007 recipient of the nation's most prestigious award, the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service as a Tuskegee Airmen. At the age of 79, Leroy furthered his education as a pilot and received his Sea Plane rating.