12/7/2020 0 Comments 1944: Tuskegee AirmenTuskegee Airmen, with fighter aircraft, at Tuskegee Army Flying School during World War II, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1944. The success of these airmen helped in the breaking down of racial barriers in the war effort. They were known across Europe and Northern Africa for their heroism and bravery.
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![]() COLUMBIA - Columbia College will dedicate a house on its campus to retired Brigadier General Charles E. McGee on Monday. General McGee, who graduated from Columbia College in the Class of 1978, served in World War II as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. He also served in Korea and Vietnam before retiring in 1973. https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/columbia-college-to-dedicate-building-for-gen-charles-e-mcgee/article_3bc09560-3659-11eb-8559-4f106ac0e54f.html One of only two original, remaining Tuskegee Airmen in Colorado has died.
Frank Macon died Sunday night at his home in Colorado Springs. He was 97. The main film shown at our museum is now online!
"The Tuskegee Airmen: Sacrifice and Triumph" is narrated by the wonderful Keith David, with Airmen themselves recalling their fight for a "Double Victory". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK3V8bzfBj4 |
FTANHSCol. Charles Mcgee first time viewing his 1945 photo from Italy in Hangar 2! We love when we get to host our Airmen in the place where it began! March 30th, 2019. Archives
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