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'''Herbert Vanallen Clark (1919–2003)''' of Pine Bluff (Jefferson County) wwas a [[U.S. Army Air Force]]/[[U.S. Air Force]] officer and pilot with the all-[[African American]] [[332nd Fighter Group]], best known as the famed [[Tuskegee Airmen]], "Red Tails," or among enemy German pilots, “Schwartze Vogelmenschen” ("Black Birdmen").<ref> Caf Rise Above. "Herbert Vanallen Clark." https://cafriseabove.org/robert-ashby/ </ref>
'''Herbert Vanallen Clark (1919–2003)''' of Pine Bluff (Jefferson County) was a [[U.S. Army Air Force]]/[[U.S. Air Force]] officer and pilot with the all-[[African American]] [[332nd Fighter Group]], best known as the famed [[Tuskegee Airmen]], "Red Tails," or among enemy German pilots, “Schwartze Vogelmenschen” ("Black Birdmen").<ref> Caf Rise Above. "Herbert Vanallen Clark." https://cafriseabove.org/robert-ashby/ </ref> Clark was the first Arkansan to have graduated as a cadet fighter pilot.<ref> Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/ </ref>


==Early Life==
==Early Life==
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==Military Career, Tuskegee Airmen]]
==Military Career, Tuskegee Airmen]]


In 1942, Clark attended the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP). After completion, he entered basic training. Clark graduating from the Tuskegee cadet pilot program's Cadet Class - Single Engine Section - SE-42-F, receiving his silver wings and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. Clark was the first Arkansan to have graduated as a cadet to become a fighter pilot.<ref> Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/ </ref> Assigned to the 332rd Fighter Group's 99th Pursuit Squadron]], Clark was one of the first African American pilots to have downed a German [[ME-109]] aircraft.<ref> Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/ </ref> Richard C. Caesar, Tuskegee Airmen September 6, 1942 Single Engine Section Class SE-42-H, was Tuskegee’s second Tuskegee graduate from [[Arkansas]].<ref> Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/ </ref><ref> WAYNE WRIGHT: MILITARY MATTERS: Tuskegee Airmen: A Cut Above. Wayne Wright. October 7, 2014. https://blog.mysanantonio.com/military-matters/2014/10/tuskegee-airmen-a-cut-above/ </ref> Dr. [[Granville C. Coggs]] of [[Tuskegee Airmen]]'s Twin Engine Section - TE-45-G Cadet Class, was Arkansas' third African American cadet.<ref> WAYNE WRIGHT: MILITARY MATTERS: Tuskegee Airmen: A Cut Above. Wayne Wright. October 7, 2014. https://blog.mysanantonio.com/military-matters/2014/10/tuskegee-airmen-a-cut-above/ </ref>
In 1942, Clark attended the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP). After completion, he entered basic training. Clark graduating from the Tuskegee cadet pilot program's Cadet Class - Single Engine Section - SE-42-F, receiving his silver wings and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. Clark was the first Arkansan to have graduated as a cadet fighter pilot.<ref> Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/ </ref> Assigned to the 332rd Fighter Group's 99th Pursuit Squadron]], Clark was one of the first African American pilots to have downed a German [[ME-109]] aircraft.<ref> Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/ </ref> Richard C. Caesar, Tuskegee Airmen September 6, 1942 Single Engine Section Class SE-42, was Tuskegee’s second Tuskegee graduate from [[Arkansas]].<ref> Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/ </ref><ref> WAYNE WRIGHT: MILITARY MATTERS: Tuskegee Airmen: A Cut Above. Wayne Wright. October 7, 2014. https://blog.mysanantonio.com/military-matters/2014/10/tuskegee-airmen-a-cut-above/ </ref> Dr. [[Granville C. Coggs]] of [[Tuskegee Airmen]]'s Twin Engine Section - TE-45-G Cadet Class, was Arkansas' third African American cadet.<ref> WAYNE WRIGHT: MILITARY MATTERS: Tuskegee Airmen: A Cut Above. Wayne Wright. October 7, 2014. https://blog.mysanantonio.com/military-matters/2014/10/tuskegee-airmen-a-cut-above/ </ref>


On August 16, 1944, Clark was shot down over [[Oberraderach]] Chemical Works in [[Germany]].<ref> World War II Pictures In Details - Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Discusses Air Action Over Anzio. 14 November 2012. https://ww2images.blogspot.com/2012/11/pilots-of-tuskegee-airmen-discusses-air.html </ref> Evading capture, Clark led a group of anti-Axis Italian resistance fighters.<ref> World War II Pictures In Details - Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Discusses Air Action Over Anzio. 14 November 2012. https://ww2images.blogspot.com/2012/11/pilots-of-tuskegee-airmen-discusses-air.html </ref> On May 7, 1945, Clark rejoined the 332nd Fighter Group's 99th Pursuit Squadron.<ref> World War II Pictures In Details - Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Discusses Air Action Over Anzio. 14 November 2012. https://ww2images.blogspot.com/2012/11/pilots-of-tuskegee-airmen-discusses-air.html </ref>
On August 16, 1944, Clark was shot down over [[Oberraderach]] Chemical Works in [[Germany]].<ref> World War II Pictures In Details - Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Discusses Air Action Over Anzio. 14 November 2012. https://ww2images.blogspot.com/2012/11/pilots-of-tuskegee-airmen-discusses-air.html </ref> Evading capture, Clark led a group of anti-Axis Italian resistance fighters.<ref> World War II Pictures In Details - Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Discusses Air Action Over Anzio. 14 November 2012. https://ww2images.blogspot.com/2012/11/pilots-of-tuskegee-airmen-discusses-air.html </ref> On May 7, 1945, Clark rejoined the 332nd Fighter Group's 99th Pursuit Squadron.<ref> World War II Pictures In Details - Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Discusses Air Action Over Anzio. 14 November 2012. https://ww2images.blogspot.com/2012/11/pilots-of-tuskegee-airmen-discusses-air.html </ref>

Revision as of 16:45, 14 July 2021

Herbert Vanallen Clark (1919–2003) of Pine Bluff (Jefferson County) was a U.S. Army Air Force/U.S. Air Force officer and pilot with the all-African American 332nd Fighter Group, best known as the famed Tuskegee Airmen, "Red Tails," or among enemy German pilots, “Schwartze Vogelmenschen” ("Black Birdmen").[1] Clark was the first Arkansan to have graduated as a cadet fighter pilot.[2]

Early Life

Clark was born on March 16, 1919 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Jefferson County, Arkansas.

==Military Career, Tuskegee Airmen]]

In 1942, Clark attended the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP). After completion, he entered basic training. Clark graduating from the Tuskegee cadet pilot program's Cadet Class - Single Engine Section - SE-42-F, receiving his silver wings and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. Clark was the first Arkansan to have graduated as a cadet fighter pilot.[3] Assigned to the 332rd Fighter Group's 99th Pursuit Squadron]], Clark was one of the first African American pilots to have downed a German ME-109 aircraft.[4] Richard C. Caesar, Tuskegee Airmen September 6, 1942 Single Engine Section Class SE-42, was Tuskegee’s second Tuskegee graduate from Arkansas.[5][6] Dr. Granville C. Coggs of Tuskegee Airmen's Twin Engine Section - TE-45-G Cadet Class, was Arkansas' third African American cadet.[7]

On August 16, 1944, Clark was shot down over Oberraderach Chemical Works in Germany.[8] Evading capture, Clark led a group of anti-Axis Italian resistance fighters.[9] On May 7, 1945, Clark rejoined the 332nd Fighter Group's 99th Pursuit Squadron.[10]

Death

Clark passed away on January 25, 2003 at the age of 83. He was interred at the Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg, Virginia in Montgomery County, Virginia. [11]

See also

References

  1. ^ Caf Rise Above. "Herbert Vanallen Clark." https://cafriseabove.org/robert-ashby/
  2. ^ Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/
  3. ^ Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/
  4. ^ Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/
  5. ^ Encyclopedia of Arkansas. "Herbert V. Clark." https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/media/herbert-v-clark-10448/
  6. ^ WAYNE WRIGHT: MILITARY MATTERS: Tuskegee Airmen: A Cut Above. Wayne Wright. October 7, 2014. https://blog.mysanantonio.com/military-matters/2014/10/tuskegee-airmen-a-cut-above/
  7. ^ WAYNE WRIGHT: MILITARY MATTERS: Tuskegee Airmen: A Cut Above. Wayne Wright. October 7, 2014. https://blog.mysanantonio.com/military-matters/2014/10/tuskegee-airmen-a-cut-above/
  8. ^ World War II Pictures In Details - Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Discusses Air Action Over Anzio. 14 November 2012. https://ww2images.blogspot.com/2012/11/pilots-of-tuskegee-airmen-discusses-air.html
  9. ^ World War II Pictures In Details - Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Discusses Air Action Over Anzio. 14 November 2012. https://ww2images.blogspot.com/2012/11/pilots-of-tuskegee-airmen-discusses-air.html
  10. ^ World War II Pictures In Details - Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Discusses Air Action Over Anzio. 14 November 2012. https://ww2images.blogspot.com/2012/11/pilots-of-tuskegee-airmen-discusses-air.html
  11. ^ Find a Grave. "Maj Herbert Vanallen Clark." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63111345/herbert-vanallen-clark
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