A life with its foundation based on the 4 Ps: perceive, prepare, perform, and persevere—that aptly describes the 100 years now seen by Col. Charles E. McGee. The former Tuskegee Airman celebrated his century of living and flying on December 7, 2019, with a flight the day before in a Cirrus Vision Jet, in which, according to Cirrus Aircraft demo pilot Boni Caldeira, he taxied out, took off, and maintained great situational awareness throughout the flight all the way to its conclusion. The route took the jet over to Dover Air Force Base, home of the 436<sup>th</sup> Airlift Wing, where more than 100 service members greeted McGee and gave him a rousing line of high-fives.
Col. Charles McGee Flies for 100th Birthday
Key Takeaways:
- Former Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles E. McGee celebrated his 100th birthday with a commemorative flight in a Cirrus Vision Jet, demonstrating impressive aviation skills.
- The celebration included a large gathering, numerous accolades from dignitaries and organizations, and a poignant tribute from a student inspired by his life.
- McGee's distinguished 30-year military career encompassed 409 combat missions across World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and he dedicated his honors to fallen comrades.
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