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Edward C. Gleed, Kansas
Benjamin O. Davis Jr., Alabama
Edward M. Thomas, Illinois
Lee A. Archer, New York
Lowell Stewart, California
Lollipoop, P-51D
Daisy Mae, P-51C
Ina the Macon Belle, P-51C
My Buddy, P-51C
Lt. Peirson P-47D
Nona II, P-40
Distinguished Unit Citations
THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
Red Tailed-Angels S
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The Tuskegee Airmen came from all over the country—forty of forty-eight states plus
the District of Columbia (Over 85%) were represented.
Stationed in Ramitelli, Italy and Sicily, the Tuskegee Airmen amassed an enviable record,
flying P-51s, P-47s and other aircraft with the distinctive “Red Tail” markings
Ramitelli, Italy,
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179 bomber escort missions, low 3.9% mission loss rate 112 enemy aircraft destroyed in the air, 150 on the ground Anthony Starks, @ajstarks
Aircraft Illustrations by Gaëtan Marie
Purple
Hearts
Bronze
Stars
Distinguished
Flying Crosses
Air
Medals