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Graham Smith

1919 – 1951

American fighter pilot and Tuskegee Airman

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About Graham Smith

Lived 1919 – 1951 (aged 32). Graham Smith was a military personnel.

Graham "Peepsight" Smith (April 19, 1919 – April 30, 1951) was a U.S. Army Air Force officer and combat fighter pilot with the 332nd Fighter Group's 99th Fighter Squadron, best known as the Tuskegee Airmen. He was a member of Tuskegee Airmen's fourth-ever aviation cadet program and one of the 1,007 documented Tuskegee Airmen Pilots.

Smith's brother, Reginald V. Smith, also trained as a pilot with the 332nd Fighter Group.

Early life and family Smith was born on April 19, 1919, in the agricultural community of Ahoskie, North Carolina, Hertford County. He was then assigned to the 332nd Fighter Group's 99th Fighter Squadron where he would operate from 1943 to 1945.

In 1944, Smith was transferred back to the United States.

After World War II, Smith left the military, returning for the Korean War where he served with the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing and the 12th Fighter Bomber Squadron.

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North Carolina A&T

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Graham Smith?

American fighter pilot and Tuskegee Airman (1919–1951)

When was Graham Smith born?

Graham Smith was born on 19 April 1919 in Ahoskie, North Carolina.

When did Graham Smith die?

Graham Smith died on 30 April 1951 in North Korea.

What was Graham Smith's occupation?

Graham Smith was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Graham Smith

· Wikidata: Q107995583

· DBpedia: Graham Smith (pilot)

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