Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat missions over three wars and later helped to bring attention to the Black pilots who had battled racism at home to fight for freedom abroad, died Sunday. He was 102.
Our journalism is only possible with support from you, our readers. The news mainstream media just doesn't cover. Racial justice journalism since 1909.
The news mainstream media just doesn't cover. Racial justice journalism since 1909.
We need you NOW! For 115 years we have delivered award winning racial justice journalism — and only with your support can we continue!
Digital Only
$6/month
Print & Digital
$8/month
Already a subscriber? Log in to hide this.
Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat missions over three wars and later helped to bring attention to the Black pilots who had battled racism at home to fight for freedom abroad, died Sunday. He was 102.