Thanks to our great support team at Air Corps Aviation, our P-51C Mustang is back in tip-top shape and in the skies once again! The recent maintenance and repairs were intensive, but well worth the wait. And as you can see, the view is glorious!

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We are on the road and ready to take Florida by storm in March and April. If you’re near any of the areas we will be visiting, we hope you will come out and see us in person. Our supporters are our family and we want to welcome you personally to see our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and the P-51.

Here’s the line-up:

Miami – Join us for a special event at the Wings Over Miami Air Museum Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ft. Lauderdale – Find us at the Paul Kramer’s Learn to Fly Center at the Pompano Beach Airpark Saturday March 14 from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DeLand – Come meet our allies from the CAF Florida Wing as we join them at their hangar AND get an up close look at several other vintage warbirds from the CAF collection Saturday March 21 and Sunday March 22.

Tallahassee – On Saturday March 28 find us at the Tallahassee Regional Airport for a community open house.

DeFuniak Springs – We are proud to be a part of the 5th Annual Marvel of Flight – Rising Over Adversity Fly In & Aviation Expo at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport Friday April 10 and Saturday April 11.

New Smyrna Beach – Find us at the exciting New Smyrna Beach Balloon & Sky Fest Friday April 17 to Sunday April 19 at the New Smyrna Beach Airport.

Lakeland – We will wrap up our sunshine-infused tour through the state of Florida at SUN ‘n FUN for 6 days of fantastic inspiring events! Join us April 21 through 26 at Lakeland Linder Airport.

As always, you can find out about all our events on our calendar at www.redtail.org/calendar/. Not in Florida? No problem! We’re going to be at lots of locations around the country in 2015 to STAY TUNED and keep your eyes on this blog, the calendar and our newsletter for the latest information about how YOU can come see the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and our P-51C Mustang Tuskegee Airmen in the “flesh” and get inspired to RISE ABOVE!

 

The CAF Red Tail Squadron is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to educating audiences across the country about the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel. Learn more at www.redtail.org.

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