Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“It is such an honor to enjoy the continued support of Tuskegee Airmen Charles McGee and George Hardy. For years these gentleman have lent their support to help us create a meaningful educational outreach program to tell the story of perseverance of their fellow Tuskegee Airmen. Having them join us at AirVenture is a privilege and we hope their presence makes a lasting impact on the families that come visit our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit.”

Source: CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader Doug Rozendaal, discussing plans by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, to have Tuskegee Airmen Col. Charles McGee and Lt. Col. George Hardy join them as special guests at EAA AirVenture July 23-28, 2018 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The group’s RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit mobile movie theater will be a featured attraction at the event’s KidVenture “Future Pilot” activity program to help inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals.

FMI: eaa.org/airventure