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James Clayton Flowers

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First Lieutenant
James Clayton Flowers
Born December 25, 1915(1915-12-25) (age 109)
Place of birth Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army Air Force
Years of service 1944–1945
Rank

First Lieutenant

  • 1st Lieutenant (Army Air force)
Unit
  • 99th Fighter Squadron
  • 332nd Fighter Group
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    • Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Tuskegee Airmen
    Spouse(s) Evelyn Lorraine Flowers, 1919-2008 [1]
    Other work Teacher in New York

    James Clayton Flowers (born December 25, 1915) is an American retired military pilot who served with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.

    Early life[]

    James Clayton Flowers was born on December 25, 1915[1] in Las Cruces, New Mexico.[2]

    Military service[]

    The Tuskegee Airmen's aircraft had distinctive markings that led to the name, "Red Tails

    The Tuskegee Airmen's aircraft had distinctive markings that led to the name, "Red Tails."[N 1]

    He was a pilot with the 99th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group for five years.[4]

    Later life[]

    After WWII he and his wife Evelyn started a family. Edwards worked as a school teacher in the New York School System. After retirement he and his wife relocated to New Mexico.[1] They had two children.[5] New Mexico held a ceremony to honor the Tuskegee Airmen in March 2014. Flowers was present for the dedication at the New Mexico Veterans' Memorial.[6] He turned 100 on 25 December 2015.[7]

    Awards[]

    • Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Tuskegee Airmen in 2006[8]

    See also[]

    Further reading[]

    • The Tuskegee Airmen: An Illustrated History, 1939-1949[9]
    • "Born to Fly the Skies." Weirton Daily Times (Weirton, W.Va.) 23 February 2013. Web. 17 January 2014.
    • "Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Listing." Tuskegee University, 2014, Web. 17 January 2014.

    References[]

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 61". Library of Congress. https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2019/04/09/house-section/article/H3186-3. 
    2. ↑ Spearman, Warren. "In the presence of heroes, yesterday's and today's". United States Air Force. https://www.holloman.af.mil/Article-Display/Article/663665/in-the-presence-of-heroes-yesterdays-and-todays/. 
    3. ↑ Rice, Markus. "The Men and Their Airplanes: The Fighters." Tuskegee Airmen, 1 March 2000.
    4. ↑ Taylor, Spencer (1 September 2019). "Veterans and friends honor Tuskegee Airman James Clayton Flowers in Las Cruces". Las Cruces Sun News. https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2019/09/01/celebrated-las-cruces-tuskegee-airman-james-clayton-flowers/2187714001/. 
    5. ↑ Montero, Savannah (18 October 2017). "Memorial concert at NMSU to honor local hero, Tuskegee Airman Williams". New Mexico State university. https://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/12764/memorial-concert-at-nmsu-to-honor-local-hero-tuskegee-airman-williams. 
    6. ↑ "Tuskegee Airmen Honored at Event". Albuquerque Journal. 28 March 2014. https://www.pressreader.com/usa/albuquerque-journal/20140328/282076274829394. 
    7. ↑ "Tuskegee Airman James Clayton Flowers turned 105 on Christmas Day". Las Cruces Sun News. https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/community/2020/12/29/tuskegee-airman-james-clayton-flowers-turned-105-christmas-day/4076682001/. 
    8. ↑ Rangel, Charles B. (April 11, 2006). "Tuskegee Airmen Gold Medal Signed Into Law". Press Release. United States House of Representatives. http://www.house.gov/list/press/ny15_rangel/CBRStatementTuskegeeBillSigned04112006.html. 
    9. ↑ Caver, Joseph; Ennels, Jerome A.; Haulman, Daniel Lee (2011). The Tuskegee Airmen: An Illustrated History, 1939-1949. Montgomery: New South Books. p. 394. ISBN 978-1588382443. https://books.google.com/books?id=1qC51h8HrWQC&q=William+p.+Armstrong+tuskegee&pg=PA194. Retrieved 6 February 2020. 

    Notes[]

    1. ↑ The red markings that distinguished the Tuskegee Airmen included red bands on the noses of P-51s as well as a red rudder; their P-51B and D Mustangs flew with similar color schemes, with red propeller spinners, yellow wing bands and all-red tail surfaces.[3]

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