Thu, Jun 16, 2011
Mission Shifts Focus To Education, Launches "Rise Above"
Traveling Exhibit
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Project has changed
its name to the CAF Red Tail Squadron. The change from Project to
Squadron reflects the current status and mission of the group as an
active volunteer-driven association of the Commemorative Air Force,
a non-profit organization. The CAF Red Tail Squadron is dedicated
to preserving and sharing the history and legacy of the Tuskegee
Airmen - America's first black military pilots and their support
personnel.
In existence since 1993, the CAF Red Tail Squadron uses a
restored World War II P-51C Mustang fighter like those the Tuskegee
Airmen flew over Europe as a tool to tell the Airmen's story at air
shows across the country. In 2011, the Squadron will bring to
fruition the Rise Above traveling exhibit that will be housed in a
53-foot mobile exhibition and share the Airmen's inspirational
story.
"Over time the CAF Red Tail Project has evolved into something
larger than a 'project'- it has become a group of individuals with
a shared vision to tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen in such a
way that it brings to life their struggle against adversity," said
CAF President/CEO Stephan Brown. "The CAF Red Tail Squadron Rise
Above Traveling Exhibit and the P-51C Mustang will tour the country
sharing the Tuskegee Airmen's achievements through overwhelming
adversity to encourage and inspire today's children to Rise Above
their own challenges in life."
The CAF Red Tail Squadron Rise Above Traveling Exhibit will
bring public awareness of the Tuskegee Airmen by taking their story
off the airport to the young people and exposing them to an
immersive educational experience. The exhibit will house a 30-seat
movie theater with a 180-degree screen and travel to air shows,
schools, youth gatherings and malls where visitors can sit in
climate-controlled comfort to enjoy an experience documentary about
the Tuskegee Airmen created by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Adam
White.
"Our mission has always been focused on educating people about
Tuskegee Airmen. They were talented and courageous aviators who
were fighting the Nazis in the air and the military's
segregationist policies on the ground during World War II,”
said Bradford Lang, leader of the CAF Red Tail Squadron. “The
Airmen and their crews painted the tails of their fighters red and,
as they proved their skill and daring in the skies over Italy and
Germany, white bomber pilots stepped back from their own prejudices
and began requesting the 'red tail angels.' Adding the word
"Squadron" to our name reflects the fact that hundreds of people
support our desire to tell the Airmen's story by making donations
and volunteering."
The CAF Red Tail Squadron Rise Above Traveling Exhibit is
scheduled to be introduced at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, July
25-31, 2011.
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