One of last living Tuskegee Airmen celebrates 101 birthday in Bethesda
BETHESDA, Md. - A major milestone for one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen.
FLASHBACK: Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda celebrates 100th birthday with a flight
Brigadier General Charles McGee, is celebrating his one hundred and one birthday Monday.
Brigadier General Charles McGee celebrates his 101 birthday!
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There was a special celebration for him Sunday at his Bethesda home with family and friends. Last year for his 100 birthday, he flew a jet.
General McGee flew four hundred and nine successful missions over three wars -- World war II, the Korean and Vietnam wars.
He holds one of the highest combat totals and longest active duty careers of any Air Force fighter pilot in history.