Title

Joseph. P. Gomer

Creation Date

2006

Description

This drawing is of Joseph. P. Gomer, one of the Tuskegee Airmen, flying with the 'Red Tail Angels'

Below the illustration of Gomer is a smaller drawing and a bit of text.
The other smaller drawing is of the P-39 that he flew. On its fuselage is written "Tuskegee"

Joseph P. Gomer
Enlisted in the Army in 1942.
He earned his wings in May of 1943 and was assigned to the 301st Fighter Squadron. Joe flew 68 combat missions in the P-39, P-47 and P-51. He remained in the US Air Force, flying the C-119 and C-47 during the Korean War. In 1964 he retired his distinguished career as a Major.