IN MAY 0F 1949 THEY WERE THE VERY FIRST U. S. AIR FORCE TOP GUN PILOTS
332nd Fighter Group - Awarded First Place In
The Conventional (Propeller) Aircraft Division
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (PILOTS, CREW&ADMIN)
"Top Gun Commander" - Captain Alva Temple
Colonel Charles Edward McGee was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force for 30 years. He holds a US Air Force record of 409 fighter combat missions flown in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
In 2011, McGee was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio. He also served as a consultant to the 2012 George Lucas film, Red Tails.
Charles Edward McGee was honored by President Donald Trump just before his 100th birthday in December 2019.
On Feb. 4, 2020, he found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump. And that night was honored again during the 2020 State of the Union Address.∼Decorated combat pilot and Silver Service Medallion recipient Charles E. McGee
"Perceive, Prepare, Perform, and Persevere."-he liked to pass on as advice to younger generations
In 2007, President George W. Bush awarded McGee and the other surviving Tuskegee Airmen the Congressional Gold Medal, the country's highest civilian award. In 2011, McGee was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. On February 4, 2020, President Donald Trump promoted McGee to Brigadier General in the Oval Office and recognized him in the State of the Union Address that evening.
Years of service 1942–1973
Rank US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel
US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier general (promoted 2020)
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)
In 2018, to celebrate McGee's 99th birthday, businessman and former Air Force pilot Glenn Gonzales took McGee for a flight in a HondaJet, allowing McGee to take the controls of an airplane in flight for the first time in 37 years.In December 2019, for his 100th birthday, McGee flew with a copilot in a Cirrus Vision Jet and a Cessna Citation M2. The Cirrus flight took him to Dover Air Force Base, where he was welcomed by the base commander and many airmen, anxious to meet the Tuskegee Airman who helped break down barriers for them.On February 2, 2020, McGee presented the coin for the coin flip at Super Bowl LIV, alongside three other fellow centenarian World War II veterans.
332nd Fighter Group - Awarded First Place In
The Conventional (Propeller) Aircraft Division
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (PILOTS, CREW&ADMIN)
"Top Gun Commander" - Captain Alva Temple
Colonel Charles Edward McGee was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force for 30 years. He holds a US Air Force record of 409 fighter combat missions flown in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
In 2011, McGee was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio. He also served as a consultant to the 2012 George Lucas film, Red Tails.
Charles Edward McGee was honored by President Donald Trump just before his 100th birthday in December 2019.
On Feb. 4, 2020, he found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump. And that night was honored again during the 2020 State of the Union Address.∼Decorated combat pilot and Silver Service Medallion recipient Charles E. McGee
"Perceive, Prepare, Perform, and Persevere."-he liked to pass on as advice to younger generations
In 2007, President George W. Bush awarded McGee and the other surviving Tuskegee Airmen the Congressional Gold Medal, the country's highest civilian award. In 2011, McGee was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. On February 4, 2020, President Donald Trump promoted McGee to Brigadier General in the Oval Office and recognized him in the State of the Union Address that evening.
Years of service 1942–1973
Rank US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel
US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier general (promoted 2020)
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)
In 2018, to celebrate McGee's 99th birthday, businessman and former Air Force pilot Glenn Gonzales took McGee for a flight in a HondaJet, allowing McGee to take the controls of an airplane in flight for the first time in 37 years.In December 2019, for his 100th birthday, McGee flew with a copilot in a Cirrus Vision Jet and a Cessna Citation M2. The Cirrus flight took him to Dover Air Force Base, where he was welcomed by the base commander and many airmen, anxious to meet the Tuskegee Airman who helped break down barriers for them.On February 2, 2020, McGee presented the coin for the coin flip at Super Bowl LIV, alongside three other fellow centenarian World War II veterans.
IN MAY 0F 1949 THEY WERE THE VERY FIRST U. S. AIR FORCE TOP GUN PILOTS
332nd Fighter Group - Awarded First Place In
The Conventional (Propeller) Aircraft Division
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (PILOTS, CREW&ADMIN)
"Top Gun Commander" - Captain Alva Temple
Colonel Charles Edward McGee was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force for 30 years. He holds a US Air Force record of 409 fighter combat missions flown in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
In 2011, McGee was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio. He also served as a consultant to the 2012 George Lucas film, Red Tails.
Charles Edward McGee was honored by President Donald Trump just before his 100th birthday in December 2019.
On Feb. 4, 2020, he found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump. And that night was honored again during the 2020 State of the Union Address.∼Decorated combat pilot and Silver Service Medallion recipient Charles E. McGee
"Perceive, Prepare, Perform, and Persevere."-he liked to pass on as advice to younger generations
In 2007, President George W. Bush awarded McGee and the other surviving Tuskegee Airmen the Congressional Gold Medal, the country's highest civilian award. In 2011, McGee was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. On February 4, 2020, President Donald Trump promoted McGee to Brigadier General in the Oval Office and recognized him in the State of the Union Address that evening.
Years of service 1942–1973
Rank US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel
US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier general (promoted 2020)
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)
In 2018, to celebrate McGee's 99th birthday, businessman and former Air Force pilot Glenn Gonzales took McGee for a flight in a HondaJet, allowing McGee to take the controls of an airplane in flight for the first time in 37 years.In December 2019, for his 100th birthday, McGee flew with a copilot in a Cirrus Vision Jet and a Cessna Citation M2. The Cirrus flight took him to Dover Air Force Base, where he was welcomed by the base commander and many airmen, anxious to meet the Tuskegee Airman who helped break down barriers for them.On February 2, 2020, McGee presented the coin for the coin flip at Super Bowl LIV, alongside three other fellow centenarian World War II veterans.
332nd Fighter Group - Awarded First Place In
The Conventional (Propeller) Aircraft Division
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (PILOTS, CREW&ADMIN)
"Top Gun Commander" - Captain Alva Temple
Colonel Charles Edward McGee was one of the Tuskegee Airmen and a career officer in the United States Air Force for 30 years. He holds a US Air Force record of 409 fighter combat missions flown in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
In 2011, McGee was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio. He also served as a consultant to the 2012 George Lucas film, Red Tails.
Charles Edward McGee was honored by President Donald Trump just before his 100th birthday in December 2019.
On Feb. 4, 2020, he found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump. And that night was honored again during the 2020 State of the Union Address.∼Decorated combat pilot and Silver Service Medallion recipient Charles E. McGee
"Perceive, Prepare, Perform, and Persevere."-he liked to pass on as advice to younger generations
In 2007, President George W. Bush awarded McGee and the other surviving Tuskegee Airmen the Congressional Gold Medal, the country's highest civilian award. In 2011, McGee was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. On February 4, 2020, President Donald Trump promoted McGee to Brigadier General in the Oval Office and recognized him in the State of the Union Address that evening.
Years of service 1942–1973
Rank US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel
US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier general (promoted 2020)
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)
In 2018, to celebrate McGee's 99th birthday, businessman and former Air Force pilot Glenn Gonzales took McGee for a flight in a HondaJet, allowing McGee to take the controls of an airplane in flight for the first time in 37 years.In December 2019, for his 100th birthday, McGee flew with a copilot in a Cirrus Vision Jet and a Cessna Citation M2. The Cirrus flight took him to Dover Air Force Base, where he was welcomed by the base commander and many airmen, anxious to meet the Tuskegee Airman who helped break down barriers for them.On February 2, 2020, McGee presented the coin for the coin flip at Super Bowl LIV, alongside three other fellow centenarian World War II veterans.
