About Charles McGee Charles Edward McGee was born in Cleveland ... Charles enlisted in the US Army on October 26, 1942, where he earned a pilot training slot in the experimental colored Civilian ...

Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, a decorated World War II pilot who broke racial barriers as a Tuskegee Airmen and earned ...

Charles McGee pose with a T-6 “AT-6 Texan” trainer ... Stewart had hoped to become a commercial airline pilot after he left the military, but was rejected because of his race.

Charles McGee, right, sign their autographs on the ... Stewart had hoped to become a commercial airline pilot after he left the military, but was rejected because of his race.

Charles McGee, right sign their autographs on the model for the 127th Mission Support Group, June 19, 2012, at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. (Todd McInturf/Detroit News via AP, File) ...

Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart, Jr., credited with taking down three Nazi planes in one fight while flying with the Tuskegee ...