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Buford A. Johnson

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When Johnson was 18 years old, the U.S. Military drafted him into the U.S. Navy. At the time, the only tasks that African-American men were allowed to do in the Navy were menial jobs, which he was not interested in doing. He learned that volunteering for a three-year tour of duty in the U.S. Army
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In January 1949, the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force sent out a directive to each Air Force group requesting their participation in an aerial weapons competition. Four later in May 1949, Johnson served as the aircraft crew chief for the 332nd Fighter Group Weapons three-member pilot team that
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of World War II fame, the team won against U.S. Air Force fighter group teams in far more advanced aircraft such as the F-51 and F-82 Twin Mustang. Johnson's teammate, James H. Harvey remarked: "They knew who won, but did not want to recognize us."
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A grueling 10-day event, the competition comprised six events: aerial gunnery at 20,000 feet, aerial gunnery at 12,000 feet, dive bombing, skip bombing, rocket firing and panel strafing. The all-African American team led from start to finish.
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An Air Force cadet speaks with Tuskegee Airman Buford Johnson during the 40th Tuskegee Airmen national convention at Gaylord National Hotel in National Harbor, Md., Aug. 6, 2011. Defense.gov photo essay
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in Bedford, Massachusetts as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor in January 1952. He was promoted from Technical Sergeant to Master Sergeant on 1 April 1953.
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The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. "Wall of Honor Level: Air and Space Friend/Dedicated Panel: Tuskegee Airmen - Mr. James H. Harvey, III."
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Youtube. American Veterans Center. "Tuskegee Top Gun' James Harvey, the First African American Jet Combat Pilot." Interview with James H. Harvey III.
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killed in an F-86 Aircraft accident near Chelmsford, Massachusetts on March 25, 1953. Cafe Rise Above. "Halbert Leo Alexander."
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In May 1949, Johnson served as the aircraft crew chief of the 332nd Fighter Group Weapons three-member pilot team that won the
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Letter of appreciation from the Department of Homeland Security California Service Center's Director Christina Poulos
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Johnson was transferred out of the Korean War zone on 19 December 1951 and was assigned a month later to the
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Master Sergeant Buford A. Johnson died on April 15, 2017. He was interred in Riverside National Cemetery in
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He remained at Edwards Air Force Base until July 1965, at which point he received orders to transfer to
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Johnson did his Basic Training at Sheppard Field Texas. Upon graduating, he was assigned to the
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in 1945. He became one of the first African-Americans allowed to work on U.S. fighter aircraft.
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for their service to their country on April 11, 2006. The original medal was given to the
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in France, where he reported three weeks later on 15 August 1956. He was assigned to the
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would supersede the draft orders, so Johnson instead enlisted in the
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The results and the 3-foot high silver winning trophy, stashed in a
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Aircraft Crew Chief of the Winning 1949 "Top Gun Competition" Team
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Tuskegee Airmen Buford A. Johnson at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards
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The American Veterans Center. "Lt. Col. James H. Harvey III."
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On 25 July 1956, Johnson received orders to transfer to the
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DeAtley, Richard K. and John Blodgett (21 April 2017).
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Museum storage area for 55 years, were absent from the
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World War II pilots and support personnel known as the
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The pilot team included the 300th Squadron's Captain
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in Japan. At Itaszuke, his orders were to support a
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Index

Longview, Texas
Tuskegee Airmen
African-American
Tuskegee Airmen
99th Fighter Squadron
477th Composite Group
U.S. Air Force
Nellis Air Force Base
Longview, Texas
Shiloh, Texas
Shiloh High School

U.S. Army Air Forces
99th Fighter Squadron
477th Composite Group
Godman Field
Kentucky
Lockbourne AFB
Itazuke Air Base
P-51
6520th Test Support Wing
Hanscom AFB
50th Fighter-Bomber Wing
Toul-Rosieres Air Base
417th Fighter Group
Commendation Medal
Oxnard Air Force Base
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
U.S. Air Force
Nellis Air Force Base

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