Museum to honor Tuskegee Airmen
February 27, 2013, 10:25 am
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first black fighter pilots to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and flew more than 1,500 combat missions from June 1943 through April 1945, cementing their name in aviation history. In honor of their service, numerous museums have developed displays and exhibits for the public to enjoy. In the latest announcement in respect to the Tuskegee Airmen, the Carolinas Aviation Museum at Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be hosting the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron's Rise Above Traveling exhibit from February 26 to March 2. The exhibit is free with the $12 cost of admission to the museum. The Traveling Exhibit was sponsored by Duke Energy and museum-goers will even get a chance to see the P-51 Mustang used by the Red Tails "Duke Energy is again sponsoring RISE ABOVE not only for its wealth of historic information, but for its unique educational outreach program that encourages visitors to 'rise above' all challenges," said Richard Williams, president of the Duke Energy Foundation. "The messages in this exhibit are universal. It emphasizes the importance of studying science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Airmen combined their education with courage and perseverance to achieve their goals." The Tuskegee Airmen received numerous medals for their service, including a Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. Museum of Flight also honors Red Tails
The Museum of Flight is also paying their respect to the Tuskegee Airmen by featuring an exhibition of paintings and drawings of the fighter pilots. The exhibition is known as Red Tails, Silver Wings: Paintings of Tuskegee Airmen by Chris Hopkins and will go on display February 28 to May 12, featuring 28 paintings and 15 charcoal drawings. Hopkins has previously produced movie posters for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and posters for a number of NFL Super Bowls. Museums are not the only organizations paying tribute to the Redtails. Last year, the National Business Aviation Association awarded the Tuskegee Airmen the association's highest reward, the NBAA's 2012 Meritorious Service to Aviation. "We are honored to present this award to these storied aviators, who in a time of great peril defended the United States and its principles, even as they faced intolerance at home," said Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO. As general aviators travel the nation to get a glimpse of the various exhibitions of the Tuskegee Airmen, they are reminded to not leave home without pilot life insurance.
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