James Ewing
James Ewing Flt. Officer Class: 44-F-TE Graduation date: 6/27/1944 Unit: 477th Bombardier Group Service # T64271 Arkansas produced two flight officers (F/Os), or navigators, during
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.
James Ewing Flt. Officer Class: 44-F-TE Graduation date: 6/27/1944 Unit: 477th Bombardier Group Service # T64271 Arkansas produced two flight officers (F/Os), or navigators, during
Robert W. Williams, Jr. September 21, 1922 – September 8, 1997 Class: 44-E-SE 2nd Lt. Graduation date: 5/23/1944 Rank at time of graduation: Unit: 100th
James E.P. Randall 1920 – December 9, 2019 The son of a librarian and a railroad worker, Randall grew up during the Great Depression in
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P-51 Mustang
Rise Above Traveling Exhibit
Rise Above: Red Tail
Rise Above: WASP
september
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park & Family Museum (1 Naval, Marina Park South, Buffalo, NY) Visit the Rise Above Exhibit from 10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday, (closed Sunday)
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Visit the Rise Above Exhibit from 10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday, (closed Sunday) now through September 9th.
Then, the Rise Above Exhibit moves to the airport from September 9th until September 23rd, with opening hours for the public from 2:30-5pm, Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday. Open to schools by reservation only, weekdays from 10am-2:30pm.
You can also see the P-51C Mustang up close during open hours at the Buffalo Niagara Int. Airport all month, from now until September 23rd!
FOR RESERVATIONS:
WBrandy@buffaloschools.org. Buffalo Public Schools are the co-sponsors of this event and the 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. time slots beginning Tuesday, September 12, 2023 are reserved for BPS students and staff only.
Others interested in reserving slots from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays between September 12 and September 23 can do so here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caf-rise-above-red-tails-squadron-exhibit-and-tuskegee-airmen-p-51c-mustang-tickets-702204993037?aff=oddtdtcreator
August 29 (Tuesday) - September 24 (Sunday)
Port of Monroe's Heritage Days The Port of Monroe is proud to present "Heritage Days," a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the Port's rich history of transportation. The Port represents the largest concentration
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The Port of Monroe is proud to present “Heritage Days,” a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the Port’s rich history of transportation. The Port represents the largest concentration of intermodal assets anywhere in southeast Michigan, and will utilize those connections to bring together an iconic lineup of historic transportation pieces through land, water and air. You’ll see both the Rise Above Exhibit and the P-51C Mustang there!
Dates: Saturday, September 30 & October 1, 2023.
Address: 3303 E. Front Street, Monroe, MI, 48161
Contact: heritagedays@portofmonroe.com
September 29 (Friday) - October 1 (Sunday)
Port of Monroe
10 Port Avenue
october
Port of Monroe's Heritage Days The Port of Monroe is proud to present "Heritage Days," a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the Port's rich history of transportation. The Port represents the largest concentration
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The Port of Monroe is proud to present “Heritage Days,” a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the Port’s rich history of transportation. The Port represents the largest concentration of intermodal assets anywhere in southeast Michigan, and will utilize those connections to bring together an iconic lineup of historic transportation pieces through land, water and air. You’ll see both the Rise Above Exhibit and the P-51C Mustang there!
Dates: Saturday, September 30 & October 1, 2023.
Address: 3303 E. Front Street, Monroe, MI, 48161
Contact: heritagedays@portofmonroe.com
September 29 (Friday) - October 1 (Sunday)
Port of Monroe
10 Port Avenue
Come see the Rise Above Exhibit and P-51C Mustang at the Quincy Regional Airport, hosted by the Quincy Masonic High Twelve Club and the Quincy Public School District. Donations accepted
Come see the Rise Above Exhibit and P-51C Mustang at the Quincy Regional Airport, hosted by the Quincy Masonic High Twelve Club and the Quincy Public School District. Donations accepted at attendee discretion to fund the Quincy Masonic High Twelve Club community service projects.
October 4-5; Iles School students and Illinois Veterans Home 9AM to 4:30 PM
October 6-7; Open to General Public 9 AM – 4:30 PM
october 4 (Wednesday) - 7 (Saturday)
Quincy Regional Airport
1645 IL-104
Through the support of local community sponsors and volunteers, The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) RISE ABOVE educational outreach program is proud to announce that their unique tribute to the Tuskegee
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october 11 (Wednesday) - 15 (Sunday)
Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport
175 Vtr, Airport Rd
The National Cold War Center is proud to announce that we will be hosting the Commerative Air Force's traveling exhibit RISE ABOVE Red Tail Squadron later this year. This free
October 31 (Tuesday) - November 5 (Sunday)
National Cold War Center
3711 Idaho Street
november
The National Cold War Center is proud to announce that we will be hosting the Commerative Air Force's traveling exhibit RISE ABOVE Red Tail Squadron later this year. This free
October 31 (Tuesday) - November 5 (Sunday)
National Cold War Center
3711 Idaho Street
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.