John Whitehead
John Lyman Whitehead, Jr. May 14, 1924 – September 6, 1992 Class: 44-H-SE Graduation date: 9/8/1944 Rank at time of graduation: 2nd Lt. Unit: 301st
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.
John Lyman Whitehead, Jr. May 14, 1924 – September 6, 1992 Class: 44-H-SE Graduation date: 9/8/1944 Rank at time of graduation: 2nd Lt. Unit: 301st
Willard L. Woods March 30, 1918 – 2002 Class: 43-H-SE Graduation date: 8/30/1943 Rank at time of graduation: 2nd Lt. Unit: 100th Fighter Squadron Service
Hardy Grant Bennett August 6, 1921 – May 10, 2006 Class: 45-F Bennett G. Hardy was born 6 August 1921 in Kokomo, Indiana to the
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P-51 Mustang
Rise Above Traveling Exhibit
Rise Above: Red Tail
Rise Above: WASP
may
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit hours will be: Showings: Saturday, May 17, 9am - 4pm Sunday, May 18, 9am - 4pm The P-51C Mustang will be on static
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit hours will be:
Showings:
Saturday, May 17, 9am – 4pm
Sunday, May 18, 9am – 4pm
The P-51C Mustang will be on static display
Learn more about the airshow here
17 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 18 (Sunday) 4:00 pm
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
295 Aviation parkway
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit hours will be: Thursday May 22 - Monday May 26 from 10a - 4p. The P-51C Mustang will be on static display and
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit hours will be:
Thursday May 22 – Monday May 26 from 10a – 4p.
The P-51C Mustang will be on static display and possibly performance flights TBD
For more event information visit their website.
may 22 (Thursday) - 26 (Monday)
Birmingham Shuttlesworth Intl Airport
5900 Messner Airport Parkway
june
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings June 10, Show 10a - 4p June 11, Show 10a - 4p
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings
June 10, Show 10a – 4p
June 11, Show 10a – 4p
june 10 (Tuesday) - 11 (Wednesday)
The Schoolhouse Museum
516 Main Street
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings June 13, Show 10a - 4p June 14, Show 10a - 4p
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings
June 13, Show 10a – 4p
June 14, Show 10a – 4p
june 13 (Friday) - 14 (Saturday)
East End Baptist Church
1056 Portsmouth Road
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings Saturday, 21 Jun, 10a - 4p. Sunday, 22 Jun, 10a – 3P. The P-51C Mustang will arrive June 20th
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings
Saturday, 21 Jun, 10a – 4p.
Sunday, 22 Jun, 10a – 3P.
The P-51C Mustang will arrive June 20th and be on static display.
For more information visit https://daytonairshow.com/
june 21 (Saturday) - 22 (Sunday)
Dayton International Airport
3600 Terminal Drive
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings Saturday, 28 Jun, 10am – 4pm Sunday, 29 Jun, 10am – 4pm The P-51C Mustang will arrive June 28th
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings
Saturday, 28 Jun, 10am – 4pm
Sunday, 29 Jun, 10am – 4pm
The P-51C Mustang will arrive June 28th and be on static display.
For more information visit https://www.tinker.af.mil/Air-Show/
june 28 (Saturday) - 29 (Sunday)
Tinker AFB
6001 Arnold Street
july
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings Friday, 11 July, 8a - 4p. Sunday, 13 July, 8a – 4p. The P-51C Mustang will arrive July 10th
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will have showings
Friday, 11 July, 8a – 4p.
Sunday, 13 July, 8a – 4p.
The P-51C Mustang will arrive July 10th to be on static display and will fly performance flights Friday – Sunday
july 11 (Friday) - 13 (Sunday)
Lorain County Regional Airport
644040 Russia Road
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be in KidVenture The P-51C Mustang will be in Warbird Alley For more event information visit their website.
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be in KidVenture
The P-51C Mustang will be in Warbird Alley
july 21 (Monday) - 27 (Sunday)
AirVenture
3000 Poberezny Rd,
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.