Prepare to be inspired by the valor and triumph of the Tuskegee Airmen with this exceptional find: a hand-signed 11 1/2 X 16 lithograph titled "A Perfect Record" by acclaimed artist Stan Stokes. Authenticated by AI-Verified authentication services, this stunning lithograph pays tribute to the remarkable legacy of Charles McGee, a distinguished pilot of the 302nd Fighter Squadron.
In "A Perfect Record," Stan Stokes beautifully captures the essence of Charles McGee's extraordinary career and unwavering dedication to service. McGee's unparalleled skill and leadership earned him a perfect combat record, a testament to his courage and prowess in the face of adversity. This captivating artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the Tuskegee Airmen's trailblazing achievements and their enduring impact on American history.
The signed signature of Charles McGee himself adds an extra layer of authenticity and personal connection to this lithograph, making it a prized addition to any aviation collection.
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Charles McGee graduated from flight school and shipped out to Italy in December 1943 as a flight Lieutenant in the 302nd fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group. He flew missions in North Africa, Italy and Germany, and got his first victory on 24th August flying escort in the Ploesti oil field raid. After the war this outstanding flyer commanded fighter squadrons throughout the United States, Italy, the Philippines and Germany, logging up more than 6,100 hours in 409 combat missions spanning World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Serving in the armed forces for 30 years he holds the record of flying more combat missions than any other USAF pilot in history. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1919, Charles MeGee, who was to become a Command Aviator who would fly combat missions in three different military conflicts, spent his childhood in Ohio, Illinois, and Iowa. Following two years attending the University of Illinois, WW 11 began, and McGee was sworn into the US Army enlisted reserves on October 26, 1942. He was accepted for pilot training in November and entered the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Training Program. McGee earned his wings and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in June 1943, as a member of Class 43-F at Tuskegee Army Air Field. He was assigned along with many of the other black pilots who had earned their wings at Tuskegee to the 332 nd Fighter Group in Italy. With the 302nd Fighter Squadron McGee trained in the P-40 and would later fly more than 82 tactical missions in the P-39. His fighter group was then transferred into the Fifteenth Air Force and he first flew the P-47 and several weeks later the P-51 Mustang. In this duty, along with other 'Tuskegee Airmen,' McGee performed admirably surmounting many of the unfortunate hurdles placed in their path. The Tuskegee Ainnen became known for their superlative effort at protecting allied bombers from attacking German fighters. McGee is credited with downing one Fw- 190, and the destruction or damage of many others on the ground.