McGee, Charles
1919-2022 · Contribution: 1943-1973
Military & Safety
Combat fighter pilot across three wars (WWII, Korea, Vietnam)
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- Born
- 1919-2022
- Category
- Military & Safety
Impact on the world
McGee's record-setting combat career across three wars stands as one of the most remarkable in the history of American military aviation.
Sources
- National Air and Space Museum
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