The Tuskegee Airmen's aircraft had a distinctive tail that led to the name, "Red Tails." Tuskegee P-51.jpg
The Tuskegee Airmen's aircraft had a distinctive tail that led to the name, "Red Tails."

This list of Tuskegee Airmen contains the names of notable Tuskegee Airmen, who were a group of primarily African-American military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World War II. The name also applies to the navigators, bombardiers, mechanics, instructors, crew chiefs, nurses, cooks and other support personnel. [2] They were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2006. [3]

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There are 1,007 documented Tuskegee Airmen Pilots. [4] [5] For a complete list of graduate cadet pilots, see the List of Tuskegee Airmen Cadet Pilot Graduation Classes.

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Lee Archer WW2

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Eugene Calvin Cheatham 1951

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Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

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Gene Derricotte (1948)

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Percy Heath

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Daniel James Jr. (Chappie)

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Charles W. Ledbetter in Korea, July 1951 RETURN AT DAWN. T-Sgt. Charles W. Ledbetter, 705 East Stewart Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, is shown as he returned shortly... - NARA - 542358.tif
Charles W. Ledbetter in Korea, July 1951

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Robert Martin Tuskegee Airman

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Wendell O. Pruitt Tuskegee Airman

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1st Lt. Calvin J. Spann an Original Tuskegee Airmen of the 332nd Fighter Group 100th Squadron First Lieutenant Clavin J. Spann 15th Air Force.jpg
1st Lt. Calvin J. Spann an Original Tuskegee Airmen of the 332nd Fighter Group 100th Squadron

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See also

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Single Engine P-40 Warhawk

References

  1. ↑ Rice, Markus. "The Men and Their Airplanes: The Fighters." Tuskegee Airmen, 1 March 2000.
  2. ↑ "The Tuskegee Airmen". Tuskegee.edu. Tuskegee University. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  3. ↑ Rangel, Charles B. (April 11, 2006). "Tuskegee Airmen Gold Medal Signed Into Law". Press Release. United States House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2008-11-26.
  4. ↑ "Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Roster". CAF Rise Above. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  5. ↑ "Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Listing". Tuskegee.edu. Tuskegee University. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  6. ↑ Murphy and McNiece 2009, p. 83

Notes

  1. ↑ The red markings that distinguished the Tuskegee Airmen included red bands on the noses of P-51s as well as a red rudder; their P-51B and D Mustangs flew with similar color schemes, with red propeller spinners, yellow wing bands and all-red tail surfaces. [1]
  2. ↑ The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The Warhawk was used by most Allied powers during World War II, and remained in frontline service until the end of the war. [6]
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