George G. London

George G. London is a retired United States Air Force test pilot and educator. He is recognized as one of the first African American test pilots in the U.S. Air Force and served as co‑pilot on the inaugural flight of the C-17 Globemaster III, a major strategic transport aircraft used by the U.S. military. After retiring from the Air Force, he became a high school physics teacher and advocate for diversity in aviation.

George G. London
BornWashington, D.C., U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1971–1995
RankColonel (Retired)
UnitAir Force Flight Test Center
Battles / warsCold War, Vietnam War