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 repairs following a runway incident.
The aircraft underwent extensive restoration by AirCorps Aviation and was repainted to its distinctive red-tailed Tuskegee Airmen colors.
It serves as a key educational tool for the CAF Rise Above program, sharing the inspiring legacy and overcoming societal biases of the Tuskegee Airmen.
The restored Mustang is now participating in various events and airshows, including a display at the New England Air Museum and the Wings Over Dallas airshow.

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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.