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The Red Tail Squadron, part of the non-profit Commemorative Air Force (CAF), known as the Red Tail Project until June 2011, maintains and flies a World War II era North American P-51C Mustang.
Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-black military pilot group who fought in World War Two and became known as the Red Tails. Discover their history, achievements, challenges and legacy through articles, podcasts and resources.
Jun 12, 2024 · Learn about the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) through exhibits, films and events. CAF RISE ABOVE is a traveling program that inspires people to overcome any obstacle and rise above.
The Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron in Partnership with Dr. A.J. Brickler III are proud to bring you the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit to preserve and share the inspiring history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen – America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel.
The red markings that distinguished the Tuskegee Airmen included red bands on the noses of P-51s as well as a red empennage; the P-51B, C and D Mustangs flew with similar color schemes, with red propeller spinners, yellow wing bands and all-red tail surfaces.
Rise Above: Red Tail. The CAF Red Tail Squadron is committed to telling the inspirational story of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel. They are on a mission to educate people of all ages about these important American icons so their strength of character and ability to triumph over adversity ...
When the pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group painted the tails of their P-47s and later, P-51s, red, the nickname “Red Tails” was coined. Bomber crews applied a more effusive “Red-Tail Angels.” The 99th Fighter Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group had a total of 112 aerial victories during World War II.
