Charles E. Mcgee: American Air Force officer
Charles Edward McGee (December 7, 1919 − January 16, 2022) was an African-American fighter pilot.
He was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force for 30 years who flew a total of 409 combat missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. McGee was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
| Charles E. McGee | |
|---|---|
.jpg) McGee in 2014 | |
| Born | December 7, 1919 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 2022 (aged 102) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1973 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 332nd Fighter Group (Tuskegee Airmen) |
| Commands held | 16th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (26) Congressional Gold Medal (with all other Tuskegee Airmen) |
McGee died in his sleep on January 16, 2022 in Bethesda, Maryland, at the age of 102.
References
Other websites
- Aviation History: Interview with Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee
- McGee biography in the National Aviation Hall of Fame Archived 2022-01-17 at the Wayback Machine
- Colonel Charles E. McGee
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