Brig. Gen. Charles McGee - Tuskegee Airman (Dec 7, 1919 − Jan 16, 2022)

[Donkees]

Tuskegee Airman Colonel Charles McGee

McGee and his fellow Tuskegee Airmen flew the P-47 and P-51 fighters as escorts for the massive bomber squadrons on missions throughout the war. They did this with such courage and skill that they were often expressly requested by the bomber crews who had to fly those dangerous bombing missions against German fighter planes. McGee flew over 400 combat missions over his 30 year career in the military from WWII until he retired

https://blog.theveteranssite.greatergood.com/charles-mcgee/


Short Documentary on Tuskegee Airman, Colonel Charles E McGee

Endicott College photography students—Hannah Daigle '21, Jessica Giesing '21, and Michael Rotiroti '20—-traveled to Bethesda, Md. to interview and film one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, Col. Charles E. McGee, who celebrated his 100th birthday in December 2019 by piloting a jet. A true American hero.






Flying in 3 different wars, Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee had flown a total of 409 combat missions.

[Hekate]

1. An American hero: cross gently, sir, and thank you

[Retired Engineer Bob]

2. I watched the video and learned some things

This man, and his peers, had such great dedication and strength in the face of racial obstacles. I really doubt I would have such fortitude.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. From Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin

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