Clarence Dart

Clarence W. Dart, Sr. (6 December 1920 – 17 February 2012) was a World War II fighter pilot and member of the Tuskegee Airmen. During World War II. Dart was shot down twice earning two purple hearts. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross award.

Clarence W. Dart, Sr.
Clarence Dart
Born(1920-12-06)6 December 1920
Elmira, New York
Died17 February 2012(2012-02-17) (aged 91)
Saratoga Springs, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1943–?
RankCaptain
Lieutenant Colonel (post war)
Unit12th Air Force (45 missions)
15th Air Force (50 missions)
New York Air National Guard
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards

Career
P-51 aircraft with red markings.[N 1]

He flew a total of 95 missions, and was shot down twice, earning two Purple Hearts. Dart died 17 February 2012 in Saratoga Springs, New York.[2][3]

Clarence was Emeritus on The Salvation Army Saratoga Springs, New York Advisory Board in which he has served since November 11, 1963.

Awards

See also

References
  1. Rice, Markus. "The Men and Their Airplanes: The Fighters." Tuskegee Airmen, 1 March 2000.
  2. He flew on color of his merit Times Union, April 21, 2011
  3. Tuskegee Airman passes away YNN, February 18, 2012
  4. Kruzel, John J. "President, Congress Honor Tuskegee Airmen". Army. U.S. Army. Retrieved 25 July 2019.

Notes
  1. The Tuskegee Airmen became known for flying the P-51 aircraft with 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.[1]
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