Tuskegee Airmen
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Army Air Force |
Wall | DD |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 4 |
The 332nd FG flew more than 1500 missions; 112 Aerial Victories, 95 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations. This plaque has been donated by members of the Tuskegee Airmen, General Benjamin 0. Davis, Jr, Chapter, San Diego
Tactical Units
Four Fighter Squadrons assigned to 332nd Fighter Group Pilots flew P-40, P-47 and P-51 in combat
Four Bomber Squadrons assigned to 477th Bombardment Group
Pilots Flew B-25 Bomber
Congressional Gold Medal
The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the Tuskegee Airmen on March 29, 2007 to all who participated in the "Tuskegee Experience"
1941-1949