The Tuskegee Airmen's aircraft had distinctive markings that led to the name, "Red Tails."[N 1]
After joining the Army Air Force in 1942[5] Gorham became a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen. He graduated from theTuskegee University February 8, 1944.[6]
After graduating from Waukesha High School in 1938 Gorham was accepted toCarroll College. However he took a job as a precision tool grinder. He later enlisted in the army and eventually he was accepted to the Tuskegee Airmen.[1]
^The 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.[4]
