Tuskegee Institute in Macon County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Tuskegee University
F-4C Phantom
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 11, 2017
1. Tuskegee University - F-4C Phantom Marker
This U.S. Air Force F-4C Phantom Jet Fighter was flown by General "Chappie" James, Tuskegee University graduate and first Black Four-Star General in the U.S. Armed Services, on his last combat mission--Operation Bold--over Southeast Asia. It flies at Mach 2 (2000 MPH) and carries a payload of 16,000 pounds.
This plane was retired from the active Air Force inventory on 21 September 1986. It was donated to Tuskegee University by the U.S. Air Force with the assistance of Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Erected 1987.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Air & Space • Education • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1987.
Location. 32° 25.901′ N, 85° 42.646′ W. Marker is in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, in Macon County. Marker is at the intersection of University Avenue and Foster Drive, on the right when traveling east on University Avenue. Located next to the General Daniel "Chappie" James Center for Aerospace Science and Health Education (James Arena). Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Monroe Campbell (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carver's Laboratory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Julius Rosenwald (approx. 0.2 miles away); Booker T Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lifting the Veil of Ignorance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tuskegee Chapel (approx. ¼ mile away); George Washington Carver (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuskegee Institute.
Also see . . .
1. McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. The National Museum of the US Air Force website entry (Submitted on March 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. General Daniel James Jr. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 11, 2017
2. F-4C Phantom aircaft in front of "Chappie" James Arena.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 11, 2017
3. Tuskegee University Marker
Public Domain - USAF Photo
4. General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., USAF
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 11, 2017
5. Sign noting name of building named for General "Chappie" James.
Public Domain - USAF Photo
6. General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. in front of his McDonnell-Douglas F-4C Phantom II.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 6. submitted on March 12, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
