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 a year of extensive repairs following a runway incident last year.
Repaired by AirCorps Aviation, the historically significant aircraft, which honors the Tuskegee Airmen, underwent multiple post-maintenance steps, including repainting and propeller rebalancing.
The P-51C Mustang is now actively participating in educational exhibits and airshows, including the upcoming Wings Over Dallas, to continue sharing the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.

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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.