Johnson, Buford A.
- Longview, Texas, Gregg County, United States
Military Information:
- US Air Force
- Retired Military
- Meritorious Service Medal
- WWII Veteran
- Korea Veteran
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- WWII Victory Medal
- 2 War Veteran
- MSGT: Master Sergeant
- Congressional Gold Medal
- Tuskegee Airman
Bio:
Johnson became the first African-American to be a jet mechanic in the United States Air Force, a Crew Chief to work on jet aircraft, and a Crew Chief working on jet aircraft in a combat zone. Johnson served as the aircraft crew chief for the 332nd Fighter Group Weapons three-member pilot team that won the U.S. Air Force's inaugural "Top Gun" team competition held at the Las Vegas Air Force Base (now Nellis Air Force Base).