The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza Marker

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Tuskegee Institute in Macon County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza

By TSgt. James R. Pearson,, May 1987

1. The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza Marker

Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.

Inscription. This plaza is dedicated to the memory of the Tuskegee Airmen, including General Daniel "Chappie" James, whose training at Tuskegee University and the Tuskegee Army Air Field enabled them to prove for all time the competence and bravery of Black Americans in the U.S. Air Force.

This plaza commemorates their courageous service in the air and on the ground--both women and men--in defense of the United States of America. Without their commitment and daring, America's victories over her enemies would have been much more difficult.

Erected 1987 by Tuskegee University.

Location. 32° 25.898′ N, 85° 42.605′ W. Marker is in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, in Macon County. Marker is on Campus Road east of Foster [West Outer] Drive, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. The plaza is on the campus of Tuskegee University (which is contiguous with the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site), west of the City of Tuskegee via W. Montgomery Road (MS-126). Marker is at or near this postal address: Tuskegee University, 1200 W. Montgomery Rd., Tuskegee Institute AL 36088, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Hangar No. 1 (approx. 2.5 miles away); FIRE! (approx. 2.5 miles away); A Bit to Eat (approx. 2.5 miles away); Bath and Locker House (approx. 2.5 miles away); A Typical Day (approx. 2.5 miles away); The Control Tower (approx. 2.5 miles away); Union Christian Church (approx. 8.2 miles away); Little Texas Tabernacle and Campground (approx. 8.3 miles away).

By Richard E. Miller, 1990

2. The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza Marker

Also see . . .
1. General Daniel James, Jr. first African American four-star general, 1975. (Submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

2. Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. (Submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Moton Field;

Dedication Ceremony for the General James Memorial Hall at Tuskegee University Photo, Click for full size

By SSGT Rose Reynolds, May 1987

3. Dedication Ceremony for the General James Memorial Hall at Tuskegee University

President Ronald Reagan and on his right Dr. Benjamin Payton, President of Tuskegee University, during the graduating class ceremonies and the dedication of the GEN James Memorial Hall at Tuskegee University.
Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.

Main entrance to the Daniel "Chappie" James Center for Aerospace and Health Education Photo, Click for full size

By Richard E. Miller, 1990

4. Main entrance to the Daniel "Chappie" James Center for Aerospace and Health Education

(Paul Rudolph, architect). Dedicated May 1987 by President Ronald Reagan along with the commemorative aircraft (visible behind the columns, middle-right of photo) in the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza.

General Daniel "Chappie" James Memorial Hall Photo, Click for full size

By TSGT James R. Pearson, May 1987

5. General Daniel "Chappie" James Memorial Hall

Part of the Tuskegee University in Alabama, the hall houses memorabilia depicting the life and contributions of GEN James, the nations first African American four-star Air Force General.
Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.

USAF F-4C Phantom (433rd TFS) in the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza Photo, Click for full size

By Richard E. Miller, 1990

6. USAF F-4C Phantom (433rd TFS) in the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza

This aircraft, the centerpiece of the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza, was flown by Tuskegee alumnus, General Daniel "Chappie" James during the Vietnam War. The marker can be seen in the distance, just to the right of the aircraft's display pylon.

F-4C Phantom II aircraft in the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza Photo, Click for full size

By TSgt. James R. Pearson, May 1987

7. F-4C Phantom II aircraft in the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza

An F-4C Phantom II aircraft stands in front of the Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Center for Aerospace Science and Health Education at Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza, Tuskegee University. The Phantom is the last aircraft flown by James, who was the nation's first black four-star Air Force general.
Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.

Tuskegee Airman, then-Col. Daniel "Chappie" James and his F-4C Phantom II fighter plane Photo, Click for full size

By U.S. Air Force

8. Tuskegee Airman, then-Col. Daniel "Chappie" James and his F-4C Phantom II fighter plane

in Thailand during the Vietnam War.

Credits. This page originally submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,906 times since then. Last updated on June 19, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2009. 2. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 17, 2009. 4. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5. submitted on June 17, 2009. 6. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7. submitted on June 17, 2009. 8. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.