Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as they began their flight training in the Army's PT-17 Stearman bi-plane. Their flying adventure started at Moton Field, in Tuskegee, Alabama, where the Army Air Corps began a military "experiment" to see if Negroes could be trained to fly combat aircraft. Come--share their adventure!! Read More
Before Their Tails Were "Red"
Tuskegee Airmen Lesson Plan
Stack of School Books with Apple and Pencil on Top
Planning for the Future
Photograph of Tuskegee Airmen George S. Roberts At His Desk
First Class of Pilot Trainees
Five men standing in front of an airplane
Last updated: September 19, 2018