P-51 ‘Tuskegee Airmen’ Flies Again

Iconic Redtail to be displayed at Wings Over Dallas.

Monday, November 07, 2022 at 01:22 PM ET

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Pilot Bradford Lang, a Delta captain and son of a Tuskegee airman, flying the Commemorative Air Force's P-51C Mustang, nicknamed "Tuskegee Airmen." [Courtesy: Jeff Berlin/ CAF Rise Above]

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The Commemorative Air Force's P-51C Mustang, nicknamed "Tuskegee Airmen," has returned to the skies after undergoing a year of repairs for landing gear and wing damage sustained in a runway incident.
Repairs were performed by AirCorps Aviation, known for restoring WWII-era aircraft, with staff emphasizing the collective effort required to maintain these planes and the profound historical significance of each airframe, particularly the story of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Now "show ready" with its distinctive red tail, the aircraft is participating in Veteran's Day events, including the Wings Over Dallas airshow, to continue sharing the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen as part of the CAF Rise Above educational outreach program.

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Just in time for Veteran’s Day celebrations, the Commemorative Air Force’s P-51C Mustang has returned to the skies. The aircraft—serial number 42-103645 and nicknamed Tuskegee Airmen—has been undergoing repairs since last year after an unfortunate departure from the runway in Tallahassee International Airport (KTLH) damaged the landing gear and part of a wing.

The aircraft spent a year at AirCorps Aviation in Bemidji, Minnesota, undergoing repairs. AirCorps Aviation is known for its work on World War II-era aircraft.