Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee Dies at 102

NBC News ^ | 01/16/2022 | Gina Cook

[Kid Shelleen]

Decorated Tuskegee Airman Brigadier Gen. Charles McGee has died. He was 102.

McGee died peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, a family spokesperson said.

“He had his right hand over his heart and was smiling serenely,” his youngest daughter Yvonne McGee said in a family statement.

“He was a wonderful human being……I feel proud and privileged to be called his son," McGee's son, Ron McGee, said

McGee, a longtime resident of Bethesda, Maryland, flew 409 combat missions in conflicts from World War II to Vietnam

[Kid Shelleen]

RIP brave warrior...

[G Larry]

"Not many people over 100 die."

Credit George Burns

[laplata]

RIP, Sir and thank you.

[Mean Daddy]

Another of the greatest generation gone. Thank you for your service.

I find it interesting that here was a gentleman who was discriminated against but still served. Contrast that today’s youth, black or white.

[caww]

I never knew about them until the movie was out......great film to watch.

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Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee Dies at 102

[cyclotic]

I once had the opportunity to shake hands with an elderly Tuskegee Airman in Maryland. Wonder if it was him.

[caww]

[kempster]

Salute.

[SaveFerris]

(from World War II to Vietna)

Wow from P+51 to what, F-4 / F-8?

Robin Olds went P-38 to F-4

[caww]

Tuskegee Airman honored at Pres. Trumps State of the Union address and by NASA......

Ahead of the address, Trump promoted Charles McGee to Honorable Brigadier General.

[SaveFerris]

RF-4C

Just looked

[willk]

RIP Sir. Long and full life.

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[cpdiii]

He has a new set of wings. They are the wings of angels. God’s speed good sir.

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