Brigadier General McGee gives a thumbs up after piloting a Cirrus Vision Jet with demo pilot Boni Caldeira, of Cirrus Aircraft to celebrate his 100th birthday. [Photo: Stephen Yeates]
Key Takeaways:
Brigadier General Charles McGee, a legendary Tuskegee Airman and highly decorated Air Force pilot, has died at the age of 102.
He set an extraordinary record, flying 409 fighter combat missions across three major conflicts: World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
McGee earned numerous commendations, including the Congressional Gold Medal, and advocated for aviation career opportunities for people of color as president of the Association of Tuskegee Airmen.
His remarkable life included being promoted to brigadier general at age 100 and celebrating his centennial by flying a Cirrus Vision Jet.
Tuskegee Airman Brigadier General Charles McGee, the decorated Air Force pilot who flew over 400 fighter combat missions between World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, has died. He was 102.
According to his son, Ron McGee, his father died in his sleep Sunday at their home in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
