Ruth Adams
Dr. Ruth Adams June 12, 1917 – December 16, 2005 Class: 44-W-2 Training Location: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.) Planes flown: PT-19, BT-13, AT-6, BT-15, B-25,
CAF Red Tail Squadron is dedicated to bringing the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen to life. The lessons of the Tuskegee Airmen are so much more than a page out of a World War II history book – they are an example of how to overcome any obstacle and triumph over your own adversities.
After the war, the Tuskegee Airmen made great personal achievements, continuing to break down racial barriers. Many of them went on to earn advanced degrees as doctors, entrepreneurs, and educators. Those who persevered in their military careers earned high rank, including two four-star generals.
CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP is dedicated to honoring the trailblazing Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII for their courage and determination to serve our country, and share their story of inspiration to rise above any obstacle.
This group of heroic Americans exhibited bravery and determination in the face of many who felt that women could not do what was then considered a man’s job. Despite the obstacles and disapproval of others, these women forged ahead and served with distinction as the first women to fly Americas Military Aircraft.
The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang travel 9 months out of the year, crisscrossing the country to deliver the inspirational message of the courage, strength and character of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel.
Tuskegee Airman pilot Dr. Harold Brown is a decorated fighter pilot from World War II. He was shot down and taken prisoner of war, returning home a second class citizen because of the color of his skin, instead of the war hero he was.
At the heart of CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP is a feature film that will be shown inside portable dome theaters on curved screens, enveloping guests in the sights and sounds of aviation and the experience of the WASP.
The story of Nell Bright – a WASP.
Dr. Ruth Adams June 12, 1917 – December 16, 2005 Class: 44-W-2 Training Location: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.) Planes flown: PT-19, BT-13, AT-6, BT-15, B-25,
Marjorie Josephine Johnson February 4, 1914 – March 23, 2004 Class: 44-W-2 Training Location: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.) Planes flown: PT-17, BT-13, AT-6 Assigned bases:
Lillian “Jay” Glezen Wray Dec. 9, 1913 – August 4, 2013 Class: 44-W-9 Training Location: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.) Planes flown: PT-17, BT-13, AT-6, PT-19
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P-51 Mustang
Rise Above Traveling Exhibit
Rise Above: Red Tail
Rise Above: WASP
september
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the KC Airshow July 3-4, 2021. Please see their website Home - 2022 - KC Airshow
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the KC Airshow July 3-4, 2021. Please see their website Home – 2022 – KC Airshow 2022 for more details.
september 3 (Saturday) - 4 (Sunday)
New Century AirCenter
1 New Century Parkway
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Tulsa Air & Space Museum Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 10. Please check back for
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Tulsa Air & Space Museum Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 10. Please check back for more details.
september 8 (Thursday) - 10 (Saturday)
Tulsa Air & Space Museum
3624 North 74th East Ave
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be on display at Prairie State College September 14-15, 2022 and Park Forest September 17-18. Stay tuned for more details.
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be on display at Prairie State College September 14-15, 2022 and Park Forest September 17-18. Stay tuned for more details.
september 14 (Wednesday) - 18 (Sunday)
Prairie State College
202 South Halsted Street
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the McConnell Air Force Base Frontiers In Flight Open House & Air Show, September 24-25, 2021. Please
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the McConnell Air Force Base Frontiers In Flight Open House & Air Show, September 24-25, 2021. Please see their website McConnell Air Force Base > Frontiers in Flight Open House & Air Show (af.mil) for more details.
september 24 (Saturday) - 25 (Sunday)
McConnell Air Force Base
october
03octAll Day08Indiana - SeymourEvent Type :Rise Above Traveling Exhibit,Rise Above: Red Tail
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be on display at the Freeman Army Airfield Museum for the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Dedication in Seymour October 3-8, 2022. Check back soon for
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be on display at the Freeman Army Airfield Museum for the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Dedication in Seymour October 3-8, 2022. Check back soon for more details.
october 3 (Monday) - 8 (Saturday)
Freeman Army Airfield Museum
1025 A Avenue
We are teaming up with the Warren Heritage Center to bring the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang to the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport for an educational event in Vienna,
We are teaming up with the Warren Heritage Center to bring the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang to the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport for an educational event in Vienna, OH October 19-23, 2022. Check back soon for more details.
october 19 (Wednesday) - 23 (Sunday)
Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
1453 Youngstown Kingsville Road NE
november
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Stuart Airshow November 11-13, 2022. Please see the Stuart Air Show Website for more details about
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Stuart Airshow November 11-13, 2022. Please see the Stuart Air Show Website for more details about the event: Stuart Air Show
november 11 (Friday) - 13 (Sunday)
Whitham Field
2011 SE Airport Road
CAF RISE ABOVE is looking for exceptional volunteers to become CAF Rise Above Ambassadors!
You share in our belief that the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and WASP can positively affect children for generations to come.