Tuskegee airman dies

Buddahaid · 07-09-09, 09:24 PM

I saw this the other day and it seemed to get lost over MJ and such.

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123104888

Buddahaid

Jimbuna · 07-10-09, 06:12 AM

That's a real shame.....may he RIP

I remember watching a film about them a few year back and IIRC there was never a bomber they escorted lost in action.

Letum · 07-10-09, 07:01 AM

Always a shame when such people depart.I'm sure their history shall not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

there was never a bomber they escorted lost in action.

That's a popular rumor, but it lacks truth. Bombers, Tuskegee Fighters and
German sources all list several bombers going down during Tuskegee
escorts. Probably about 20-30. However, escort records are not the reason
these chaps are part of history.

ed: Expect another Tuskegee Airmen film in the not-too-distant.

AVGWarhawk · 07-10-09, 07:55 AM

RIP. If there ever were a bunch of guys I have respect and admiration for it is the Tuskegee Airmen. Men who did their best under trying times of war and trying times of discrimination. Currently reading 'Wild Blue Yonder' B-24 missions out of Italy. The B-24 crews loved the Tuskegee pilots and considered them the best in the business. I would agree!

Takeda Shingen · 07-10-09, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

RIP. If there ever were a bunch of guys I have respect and admiration for it is the Tuskegee Airmen. Men who did their best under trying times of war and trying times of discrimination. Currently reading 'Wild Blue Yonder' B-24 missions out of Italy. The B-24 crews loved the Tuskegee pilots and considered them the best in the business. I would agree!

Agreed. May he rest in peace.

SteamWake · 07-10-09, 09:27 AM

Even in death these poor guys are overlooked.

They trained quite a few of these guys back in the day here at "Dale Mabary Field". What is now the regional airport. There is a small display there covering the history of the field. The tuskegee guys got some mentions with shots of them training and hanging out.

Strangley enough this wiki entry doesent even mention it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Mabry_Field

Anyhow Rest in Peace.

Letum · 07-10-09, 10:53 AM

Overlooked?

They are probably the most famous US fighter group ever.

Jimbuna · 07-10-09, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

Always a shame when such people depart.I'm sure their history shall not.

That's a popular rumor, but it lacks truth. Bombers, Tuskegee Fighters and
German sources all list several bombers going down during Tuskegee
escorts. Probably about 20-30. However, escort records are not the reason
these chaps are part of history.

ed: Expect another Tuskegee Airmen film in the not-too-distant.

Right then!...I'm taking the disc back for a refund

Sailor Steve · 07-10-09, 12:28 PM

A good long life. Thanks for your service and inspiration, Colonel Dryden.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

Expect another Tuskegee Airmen film in the not-too-distant.

Good. Though I liked the acting in the first one, the budget and the writing left something to be desired.

Letum · 07-10-09, 12:33 PM

Lucas has a hand in the directing.
I believe filming has just started or is just about to.

Jimbuna · 07-10-09, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

Lucas has a hand in the directing.
I believe filming has just started or is just about to.

It would appear so

http://www.military.com/entertainmen...uskegee-airmen

07-10-09, 01:32 PM

We loose WWII veterans quite often nowadays. I hope someone has recorded their experiences. Salute to those who lived thru the war and have contributed both then and now.

Stealhead · 07-10-09, 01:32 PM

Yeah the no loses during escourt missions is a bit off they where one of the best escourt units though.I do belive that a Tuskegee pilot was one of the first to down a Me-262.

At least they are more well known than the Japanese-American Infantry who fought in Italy the 442nd one of the most highly awarded units in the US Army history.And you know they earned what they got some japanese and black soliders who had been reccomended for the MOH did not recive them until the late 90's.All it takes is one person not approving the good thing is that they stay on record so they can be reviewed at a later date.

Buddahaid · 07-10-09, 01:37 PM

Those guys were Buddha heads.

Buddahaid

07-10-09, 01:39 PM

A 1993 study commissioned by the Army investigated racial discrimination in the awarding of medals. At the time, no Medals of Honor had been awarded to black soldiers who served in World War II. After an exhaustive review of files, the study recommended that several black Distinguished Service Cross recipients be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. On January 13, 1997, President Bill Clinton awarded the medal to seven African American World War II veterans. Of these, only Vernon Baker was still alive. A similar study of Asian Americans in 1998 resulted in President Bill Clinton awarding 21 new Medals of Honor in 2000, including 20 to Japanese American members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, among them Senator Daniel Inouye. In 2005, President George W. Bush awarded the Medal of Honor to Jewish veteran and Holocaust survivor Tibor Rubin, who many believed to have been overlooked because of his religion.

07-09-09, 09:24 PM	#1
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Tuskegee airman dies I saw this the other day and it seemed to get lost over MJ and such. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123104888 Buddahaid

07-10-09, 06:12 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That's a real shame.....may he RIP I remember watching a film about them a few year back and IIRC there was never a bomber they escorted lost in action. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-10-09, 07:55 AM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	RIP. If there ever were a bunch of guys I have respect and admiration for it is the Tuskegee Airmen. Men who did their best under trying times of war and trying times of discrimination. Currently reading 'Wild Blue Yonder' B-24 missions out of Italy. The B-24 crews loved the Tuskegee pilots and considered them the best in the business. I would agree! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

07-10-09, 09:27 AM	#6
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Even in death these poor guys are overlooked. They trained quite a few of these guys back in the day here at "Dale Mabary Field". What is now the regional airport. There is a small display there covering the history of the field. The tuskegee guys got some mentions with shots of them training and hanging out. Strangley enough this wiki entry doesent even mention it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Mabry_Field Anyhow Rest in Peace. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Overlooked? They are probably the most famous US fighter group ever. __________________

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Lucas has a hand in the directing. I believe filming has just started or is just about to. __________________

07-10-09, 01:32 PM	#12
CastleBravo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	We loose WWII veterans quite often nowadays. I hope someone has recorded their experiences. Salute to those who lived thru the war and have contributed both then and now.

07-10-09, 01:32 PM	#13
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Yeah the no loses during escourt missions is a bit off they where one of the best escourt units though.I do belive that a Tuskegee pilot was one of the first to down a Me-262. At least they are more well known than the Japanese-American Infantry who fought in Italy the 442nd one of the most highly awarded units in the US Army history.And you know they earned what they got some japanese and black soliders who had been reccomended for the MOH did not recive them until the late 90's.All it takes is one person not approving the good thing is that they stay on record so they can be reviewed at a later date.

07-10-09, 01:37 PM	#14
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Those guys were Buddha heads. Buddahaid

07-10-09, 01:39 PM	#15
CastleBravo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	A 1993 study commissioned by the Army investigated racial discrimination in the awarding of medals. At the time, no Medals of Honor had been awarded to black soldiers who served in World War II. After an exhaustive review of files, the study recommended that several black Distinguished Service Cross recipients be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. On January 13, 1997, President Bill Clinton awarded the medal to seven African American World War II veterans. Of these, only Vernon Baker was still alive. A similar study of Asian Americans in 1998 resulted in President Bill Clinton awarding 21 new Medals of Honor in 2000, including 20 to Japanese American members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, among them Senator Daniel Inouye. In 2005, President George W. Bush awarded the Medal of Honor to Jewish veteran and Holocaust survivor Tibor Rubin, who many believed to have been overlooked because of his religion.