Tuskegee Airman, Charles B. Hall

The heroic eight-foot sculpture of Tuskegee Airman, Charles B. Hall stands as a testament to his extraordinary courage and ground-breaking achievements.  Hall etched his name in history on July 2, 1943, during his eighth combat mission, becoming the first African-American pilot to achieve an aerial victory, shooting down a German fighter.  His remarkable ascent to the rank of Captain was marked by further acts of valor, including a double victory in a single day in January 1944, making him the first African-American ace.  For his unwavering bravery and daring, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, another first for an African-American aviator.  Draped in the American flag, the sculpture captures Hall's heroic bearing, embodying the leadership and unwavering patriotism that define his legacy as a pioneering figure. 

Today, the bronze statue of Tuskegee Airman, Charles B. Hall stands prominently at the Charles B. Hall Memorial Air Park at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Oklahoma. This tribute to his legacy is a fitting location, as Hall himself worked at Tinker Air Force Base after the war.  Prior to its permanent installation at Tinker, the statue was displayed at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Notably, this significant work of art was also an official Oklahoma Centennial project in 1997, further underscoring its importance to the state's history.