Rise Above Traveling Exhibit Returns To Wittman Regional Airport

For the first time the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, will be a featured attraction at KidVenture, inside EAA AirVenture’s “World's Greatest Aviation Celebration.” All are welcome to step inside the Rise Above Traveling Exhibit mobile movie theater and be inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen, our country’s first black military pilots and their support personnel.

For too long black Americans were excluded from meaningful military service opportunities, relegated to menial roles that denied them the opportunity to utilize their full talent and contribution. But with the demands of World War II and pressure from civil rights groups, a new segregated flying squadron was created to allow black Americans the chance to serve their country as part of the air war, by training to be combat pilots and their support personnel. These brave Americans achieved great success in the war and became known as the Tuskegee Airmen.

Their inspirational legacy serves to inspire young people to rise above their own obstacles and achieve success. Visitors to the Rise Above Traveling Exhibit mobile movie theater are treated to an original film about the Tuskegee Airmen on a dynamic 160-degree panoramic screen. The experience creates the feeling of being in the cockpit soaring above the clouds in a P-51C Mustang, the iconic signature aircraft of the Tuskegee Airmen.

While you’re there, pick up a Tuskegee Airmen Trivia Card to earn prizes, including a dog tag featuring the Six Guiding Principles of the Tuskegee Airmen: Aim High, Believe In Yourself, Use Your Brain, Be Ready To Go, Never Quit and Expect to Win.

In addition to the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit, KidVenture will feature many fantastic hands-on activities for young people to bring their dreams of aviation to life. Located inside the EAA AirVenture convention grounds at Pioneer Airport, KidVenture is open Monday, July 24 through Saturday, July 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn more about KidVenture and join the fun!

The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s P-51C Mustang Tuskegee Airmen will also be making its annual appearance at EAA AirVenture. Find this iconic warbird in Boeing Plaza and get an up-close look at this important piece of World War II airpower history.

(Source: Red Tail Squadron news release. Image from file)

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