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'''Vernon V. Haywood''' (October 24, 1920 – April 14, 2003) was a [[U.S. Army Air Force]] officer, combat fighter pilot/jet pilot, and commanding officer of the [[332nd Fighter Group]]'s [[302nd Fighter Squadron]], a component of the [[Tuskegee Airmen]].<ref name="CAF2">{{cite web |title=Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Roster |url=https://cafriseabove.org/the-tuskegee-airmen/tuskegee-airmen-pilot-roster/ |website |
'''Vernon V. Haywood''' (October 24, 1920 – April 14, 2003) was a [[U.S. Army Air Force]] officer, combat fighter pilot/jet pilot, and commanding officer of the [[332nd Fighter Group]]'s [[302nd Fighter Squadron (United States)|302nd Fighter Squadron]], a component of the [[Tuskegee Airmen]].<ref name="CAF2">{{cite web |title=Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Roster |url=https://cafriseabove.org/the-tuskegee-airmen/tuskegee-airmen-pilot-roster/ |website=CAF Rise Above |access-date=11 August 2020}}</ref> |
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Haywood was one of the [[U.S. Air Force]]'s first [[African American]] jet pilots and first [[African American]] jet instructors, sharing these two honors with three other African American officers.<ref name="cafriseabove.org">{{Cite web |date=2020-02-26 |title=Vernon V. Haywood |url=https://cafriseabove.org/vernon-v-haywood/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=CAF RISE ABOVE |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu">{{Cite web |title=Colonel Vernon Haywood {{!}} Through Our Parents' Eyes |url=https://parentseyes.arizona.edu/node/302 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=parentseyes.arizona.edu}}</ref> In 1993, the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame inducted Haywood into its Hall of Fame.<ref name="pimaair.org">{{Cite web |title=Vernon V. Haywood |url=https://pimaair.org/hall-of-fame/vernon-v-haywood/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Pima Air & Space |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Haywood was one of the [[U.S. Air Force]]'s first [[African American]] jet pilots and first [[African American]] jet instructors, sharing these two honors with three other African American officers.<ref name="cafriseabove.org">{{Cite web |date=2020-02-26 |title=Vernon V. Haywood |url=https://cafriseabove.org/vernon-v-haywood/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=CAF RISE ABOVE |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu">{{Cite web |title=Colonel Vernon Haywood {{!}} Through Our Parents' Eyes |url=https://parentseyes.arizona.edu/node/302 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=parentseyes.arizona.edu}}</ref> In 1993, the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame inducted Haywood into its Hall of Fame.<ref name="pimaair.org">{{Cite web |title=Vernon V. Haywood |url=https://pimaair.org/hall-of-fame/vernon-v-haywood/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Pima Air & Space |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 1941, Haywood left [[Hampton Institute]] to attend Tuskegee Army Air Field's secondary aviation cadet training where he remained after the Japanese bombed [[Pearl Harbor]].<ref name="pimaair.org"/><ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu"/><ref name="cafriseabove.org"/> During secondary training, Haywood landed his aircraft in an [[Alabama]] pasture after running low on fuel. The pasture was owned by a wealthy Detroit man vacationing at his winter home in Alabama. The owner picked up the stranded Haywood using a chauffeured limousine, giving him cookies and milk until Tuskegee Airfield sent someone to bring him back.<ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu"/> |
In 1941, Haywood left [[Hampton Institute]] to attend Tuskegee Army Air Field's secondary aviation cadet training where he remained after the Japanese bombed [[Pearl Harbor]].<ref name="pimaair.org"/><ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu"/><ref name="cafriseabove.org"/> During secondary training, Haywood landed his aircraft in an [[Alabama]] pasture after running low on fuel. The pasture was owned by a wealthy Detroit man vacationing at his winter home in Alabama. The owner picked up the stranded Haywood using a chauffeured limousine, giving him cookies and milk until Tuskegee Airfield sent someone to bring him back.<ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu"/> |
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On April 29, 1943, Haywood graduated from Tuskegee's Single Engine Section Cadet Class SE-43-D, receiving his silver wings and commission as a [[2nd Lieutenant]].<ref> |
On April 29, 1943, Haywood graduated from Tuskegee's Single Engine Section Cadet Class SE-43-D, receiving his silver wings and commission as a [[2nd Lieutenant]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Roster |url=https://cafriseabove.org/the-tuskegee-airmen/tuskegee-airmen-pilot-roster/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=CAF RISE ABOVE |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The [[U.S. Army Air Corps]] assigned Haywood to the [[332nd Fighter Group]].<ref> |
The [[U.S. Army Air Corps]] assigned Haywood to the [[332nd Fighter Group]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vernon Haywood - WWII Serviceman - 332FG - 302 Squadron |url=https://332fg.org/haywood-vernon-h1168-332fg.cfm |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=332fg.org}}</ref> In December 1943, [[U.S. Army Air Corps]] moved Haywood from [[Michigan]]'s [[Selfridge Field]] to Italy. After serving as Flight Commander and the Operations Officer, he eventually became the [[302nd Fighter Squadron (United States)|302nd Fighter Squadron]]'s commanding officer.<ref name="cafriseabove.org"/> In [[World War II]]'s [[European Theater]], Haywood flew 70 missions throughout Europe including [[Austria]], [[Italy]], [[Germany]], [[Romania]], southern [[France]], [[Poland]], and the edge of [[Russia]].<ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu"/> In 1945, the [[U.S. Army Air Corps]] sent Haywood back to the United States.<ref name="cafriseabove.org"/> he is credited with one official kill, downing an enemy German 302 aircraft on October 21, 1944, earning him the [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]].<ref>"MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN: TABLE XII: CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF TUSKEGEE AIRMEN DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WINNERS, BY DATE OF THE ACTION FOR WHICH EACH DFC WAS AWARDED." Dr. Daniel L. Haulman, |
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Air Force Historical Research Agency. 23 July 2013. http://www.miamitai.org/assets/tuskegee-airmen-history---misconceptions.pdf</ref> |
Air Force Historical Research Agency. 23 July 2013. http://www.miamitai.org/assets/tuskegee-airmen-history---misconceptions.pdf</ref> |
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During one mission, Haywood and his squadron were mistakenly fired upon by British gunners as they flew back to base after a patrol mission on the coast of [[Italy]].<ref> |
During one mission, Haywood and his squadron were mistakenly fired upon by British gunners as they flew back to base after a patrol mission on the coast of [[Italy]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shear |first=Michael D. |date=1995-03-05 |title=THEY FOUGHT ON TWO FRONTS |language=en-US |newspaper=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1995/03/05/they-fought-on-two-fronts/b80c10b7-f29a-4de4-9576-b7bc078509cf/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> |
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After [[World War II]], Haywood became Tuskegee Air Field Instrument School's Assistant Director.<ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu"/> After the [[U.S. Army Air Corps]] closed Tuskegee's pilot training in 1946, Haywood was assigned to the 477th Bombardment Group at [[Lockbourne AFB]].<ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu"/> |
After [[World War II]], Haywood became Tuskegee Air Field Instrument School's Assistant Director.<ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu"/> After the [[U.S. Army Air Corps]] closed Tuskegee's pilot training in 1946, Haywood was assigned to the 477th Bombardment Group at [[Lockbourne AFB]].<ref name="parentseyes.arizona.edu"/> |
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==Commendations, awards== |
==Commendations, awards== |
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* [[Legion of Merit]]<ref name="airandspace.si.edu"> |
* [[Legion of Merit]]<ref name="airandspace.si.edu">{{Cite web |title=Col. Vernon Vincent Haywood {{!}} National Air and Space Museum |url=https://airandspace.si.edu/support/wall-of-honor/col-vernon-vincent-haywood |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=airandspace.si.edu}}</ref> |
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* [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]]<ref name="airandspace.si.edu"/> |
* [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]]<ref name="airandspace.si.edu"/> |
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* [[Air Medal]] with 4 oak leaf clusters<ref name="airandspace.si.edu"/> |
* [[Air Medal]] with 4 oak leaf clusters<ref name="airandspace.si.edu"/> |
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==Honors== |
==Honors== |
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* In 1993, the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame selected Haywood as a member of its Hall of Fame.<ref name="pimaair.org"/> |
* In 1993, the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame selected Haywood as a member of its Hall of Fame.<ref name="pimaair.org"/> |
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* The General Assembly of North Carolina filed a joint house resolution honoring Hayward and fellow Tuskegee Airmen from [[North Carolina]].<ref> |
* The General Assembly of North Carolina filed a joint house resolution honoring Hayward and fellow Tuskegee Airmen from [[North Carolina]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=H2063 [Filed] |url=https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2007/Bills/House/HTML/H2063v0.html |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=www.ncleg.net}}</ref> |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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Vernon V. Haywood | |
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| Born | Vernon V. Haywood October 24, 1920 |
| Died | April 14, 2003 (aged 82) Arizona, US |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Arlington County, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1941–1971 |
Vernon V. Haywood (October 24, 1920 – April 14, 2003) was a U.S. Army Air Force officer, combat fighter pilot/jet pilot, and commanding officer of the 332nd Fighter Group's 302nd Fighter Squadron, a component of the Tuskegee Airmen.[1]
Haywood was one of the U.S. Air Force's first African American jet pilots and first African American jet instructors, sharing these two honors with three other African American officers.[2][3] In 1993, the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame inducted Haywood into its Hall of Fame.[4]
Early life
[edit]Haywood was born on October 24, 1920, in Raleigh, North Carolina[5][2] to Ernest S. Haywood and Mary Montague Haywood.[6] One of seven children, Haywood's father worked as a brakeman for a railroad company, while Haywood's mother worked as a housewife caring for their large family.[2]
Haywood graduated from Washington Graded and High School in 1938.[5][7] He attended Hampton, Virginia's Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) where he obtained his private pilot's license through its 40-hour-flying-hour Civilian Pilot Training Program.[2][3]
In 1964, Haywood earned a bachelor's degree from the Boot Strap program in Basic General Education at the University of Nebraska in Omaha.[3]
Haywood was married to first wife Imogene V. Haywood (1916–1962) until her death in 1962. Haywood later married Alma Haywood, an U.S. Air Force nurse and Captain.[3] They had one son, Vernon Jr., a University of Arizona graduate.[3]
Military career
[edit]In 1941, Haywood left Hampton Institute to attend Tuskegee Army Air Field's secondary aviation cadet training where he remained after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.[4][3][2] During secondary training, Haywood landed his aircraft in an Alabama pasture after running low on fuel. The pasture was owned by a wealthy Detroit man vacationing at his winter home in Alabama. The owner picked up the stranded Haywood using a chauffeured limousine, giving him cookies and milk until Tuskegee Airfield sent someone to bring him back.[3]
On April 29, 1943, Haywood graduated from Tuskegee's Single Engine Section Cadet Class SE-43-D, receiving his silver wings and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant.[8]
The U.S. Army Air Corps assigned Haywood to the 332nd Fighter Group.[9] In December 1943, U.S. Army Air Corps moved Haywood from Michigan's Selfridge Field to Italy. After serving as Flight Commander and the Operations Officer, he eventually became the 302nd Fighter Squadron's commanding officer.[2] In World War II's European Theater, Haywood flew 70 missions throughout Europe including Austria, Italy, Germany, Romania, southern France, Poland, and the edge of Russia.[3] In 1945, the U.S. Army Air Corps sent Haywood back to the United States.[2] he is credited with one official kill, downing an enemy German 302 aircraft on October 21, 1944, earning him the Distinguished Flying Cross.[10]
During one mission, Haywood and his squadron were mistakenly fired upon by British gunners as they flew back to base after a patrol mission on the coast of Italy.[11]
After World War II, Haywood became Tuskegee Air Field Instrument School's Assistant Director.[3] After the U.S. Army Air Corps closed Tuskegee's pilot training in 1946, Haywood was assigned to the 477th Bombardment Group at Lockbourne AFB.[3]
In 1949, the U.S. Air Force transferred Haywood and three other African American officers to Arizona's Williams AFB to train jet pilots. Haywood, Henry B. Perry ("Herky"), Lewis Lench, and John L. Whitehead Jr. ("Mr. Death") became the U.S. Air Force's first African American jet pilots and jet instructors.[3][2] After training jet pilots for four years, Haywood served in Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam.[2] In 1966, Haywood commanded the 4454th Fighter Squadron, a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II squadron at Tucson, Arizona's Davis Monthan AFB.[3] In 1969, Haywood served in Vietnam in a non-pilot role.[3] In 1970 he became special assistant to the commander of the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center in Tucson, Arizona. He retired from the air force with the rank of colonel on October 17, 1971.[6] In his entire military career, Haywood logged over 6,000 fighter hours.[2]
Post-military career
[edit]In 1976, Haywood graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Management.[3]
Commendations, awards
[edit]- Legion of Merit[12]
- Distinguished Flying Cross[12]
- Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters[12]
- Joint Service Commendation Medal[12]
- Outstanding Unit Award[12]
- Euro-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 battle stars[12]
- Korean Service Medal[12]
- Vietnam Service Medal[12]
- Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with 5 oak leaf clusters[12]
Honors
[edit]- In 1993, the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame selected Haywood as a member of its Hall of Fame.[4]
- The General Assembly of North Carolina filed a joint house resolution honoring Hayward and fellow Tuskegee Airmen from North Carolina.[13]
Death
[edit]Haywood died on April 14, 2003.[2] He was 82. He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery, plot Sec: 35, Site: 4597, in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington County, Virginia.[citation needed]
See also
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- Executive Order 9981
- List of Tuskegee Airmen
- List of Tuskegee Airmen Cadet Pilot Graduation Classes
- Military history of African Americans
References
[edit]- ^ "Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Roster". CAF Rise Above. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Vernon V. Haywood". CAF RISE ABOVE. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Colonel Vernon Haywood | Through Our Parents' Eyes". parentseyes.arizona.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ a b c "Vernon V. Haywood". Pima Air & Space. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ a b "Vernon Haywood Tuskegee Airman" (PDF). North Carolina Museum of History. 2005. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Thorpe, A. H. (November 13, 1971). "Col. Vernon Haywood, Raleigh Native, Retires After Distinguished A.F. Career". The Carolinian. Vol. 31, no. 2. p. 2.
- ^ "Raleighite Is Promoted By Air Force". The Carolinian. Vol. 21, no. 24. April 21, 1962. p. 11.
- ^ "Tuskegee Airmen Pilot Roster". CAF RISE ABOVE. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ "Vernon Haywood - WWII Serviceman - 332FG - 302 Squadron". 332fg.org. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ "MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN: TABLE XII: CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF TUSKEGEE AIRMEN DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WINNERS, BY DATE OF THE ACTION FOR WHICH EACH DFC WAS AWARDED." Dr. Daniel L. Haulman, Air Force Historical Research Agency. 23 July 2013. http://www.miamitai.org/assets/tuskegee-airmen-history---misconceptions.pdf
- ^ Shear, Michael D. (1995-03-05). "THEY FOUGHT ON TWO FRONTS". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Col. Vernon Vincent Haywood | National Air and Space Museum". airandspace.si.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ "H2063 [Filed]". www.ncleg.net. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
