1) How many Tuskegee Airmen are left?

No one knows exactly. According to the last information received by the park from Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated, there are an estimated less than 140 pilots, and less than 350 support personnel remaining. These numbers are on the decline due to their advancing age.

2) Where are the planes?

Currently, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is in the developmental stage. There are no historic airplanes on site at present. However, by late Fall 2007, with the opening of our permanent museum, two airplanes are slated to be on hand--a Piper Cub, and PT-17 Stearman. By the end of 2009 a P-51 Mustang is scheduled to be suspended from the ceiling of the reconstructed Hangar #2.

3) Do you have any Airmen on hand?

No, we do not keep Tuskegee Airmen "on hand" for visitors. These men and women live their normal lives away from the park. They visit from time to time to support various park and Tuskegee University functions and assist park staff doing historical research. They also occasionally arrange to speak to small groups at the park. Periodically park staff accompany Airmen in presenting joint programs away from the park.