Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee in Conversation (2020 Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night)

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Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee in Conversation (2020 Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night)

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Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, USAF (Ret.), has accomplished a lot in his life, but the two accomplishments he’s most proud of both involve flight: breaking racial barriers as a Tuskegee Airman and his own part in the aerial defeat of Germany in World War II. Completing 409 combat missions in three wars ranks up there too. His story of service and sacrifice—and the joy he still brings to life, including celebrating his 100th birthday by flying two different aircraft—inspire all who meet him. In this Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night program, Brigadier General McGee and Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch discussed life, challenges, and of course, airplanes. This program was presented live for members of the National Air and Space Society, and is now provided as an archived video to be enjoyed by all. To get access to more events like this, join NASS: https://airandspace.si.edu/support/membership

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59 min 4 sec

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National Air and Space Museum

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2020-09-30T16:14:54.000Z

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National Air and Space Museum

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Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences

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