The Commemorative Air Force celebrated the 20th anniversary of its restoration of a P-51C named Tuskegee Airmen and the 10th anniversary of its Rise Above outreach program at EAA AirVenture 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
CAF’s “Tuskegee Airmen” and Rise Above Exhibit Celebrate Decades of Inspiring Youth
Key Takeaways:
- The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) celebrated two key milestones related to the Tuskegee Airmen: the 20th anniversary of its P-51C *Tuskegee Airmen* restoration and the 10th anniversary of its *Rise Above* outreach program.
- The P-51C *Tuskegee Airmen*, restored by the CAF's Red Tail Squadron and first flown in 2001, serves as a flying memorial to the historic African American pilots of World War II.
- The *Rise Above* educational program, launched in 2011, utilizes traveling exhibits and films to inspire youth by sharing the barrier-breaking achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
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