A historic three-ship formation flight featuring aircraft flown by Tuskegee Airmen, past and present, took place recently over Moton Field Municipal Airport (LID) just north of Tuskegee, Alabama, honoring the brave African-American pilots who fought layers of obstacles to fight for their country in World War II. Moton Field was one of the primary training bases for the Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of African American pilots allowed in the U.S. Army Air Force where they fought not only for their country but also against racial segregation.
Historic Tuskegee Aircraft Fly Over Home Field
Key Takeaways:
- A historic three-ship formation flight featuring a P-51C Mustang, an F-16C Falcon, and an F-22 Raptor honored the Tuskegee Airmen over Moton Field Municipal Airport.
- The event commemorated the brave African-American pilots who fought in World War II and against racial segregation.
- This was the first time in 75 years that a formation flight representing past and present Tuskegee Airmen flew over their original training base.
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