Reba Alexander, WWII Parachute Rigger
By Deidre McGee “I will always look up to my great Aunt Reba as my role model!”, stated Jade Roberson with confidence and enthusiasm. Great
CAF Rise Above supporters and enthusiasts can keep up with efforts and outreach of CAF RISE ABOVE in the blog articles below. Find out about how the organization is working to fufill its mission.
By Deidre McGee “I will always look up to my great Aunt Reba as my role model!”, stated Jade Roberson with confidence and enthusiasm. Great
Double V Campaign Fighting two wars: Racism and Fascism “I wanted to go into the service and felt this was my country…. And even though
Brigadier General Charles McGee, a decorated military pilot and Tuskegee Airman, died January 16, 2022. He was 102. On Sunday morning, McGee died in his
There seems to be confusion when speaking of the Congressional Gold Medal. Many think it is an individual award but according to Public Law 109–213,
Another important mission of the WASP was serving on tow target squadrons. The pilots, including Laurine Nielson, Viola Thompson, Mary Clifford, and Lydia Linder, would
The lady pilots of WWII began as the WAFS (Women’s Auxiliary Flying Squadron). Recruits had to be between 21 and 35 years old, in good
Janet Harmon Waterford Bragg (born Jane Nettie Harmon) March 24, 1907 — April 11, 1993 Janet Harmon Bragg is one of the first female black aviators
Information provided by Brigadier General Charles McGee The group transitioned to P-51 aircraft in July 1944. Indications are that some but not all of the
More than thirty years after the WASP were disbanded in December 1944, the women pilots of World War II were shocked by a series of
Flying an airplane is not a one-person show. Aside from the pilot, the aircraft itself takes a dedicated multi-person maintenance and training staff to keep
Did you know that the WASP were not the only American women flying military aircraft during the war? In the spring of 1942, Cecil “Teddy”
In September 1942, the Army Air Force (AAF) created the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) and appointed Nancy H. Love its commander. The WAFS never
Barbara Erickson became the first WASP to receive the Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement as a Pilot. Erickson received her medal for completing four 2,000-mile
The Ninety-Nines: International Organization of Women Pilots, also known as The 99s, is an international organization that provides networking, mentoring, and flight scholarship opportunities to recreational and
Submitted by Karen Strong, writer for the CAF Red Tail Squadron, 8/9/13, by L/Col Harold Brown First, let me provide some background information. Our flight
According to the Boeing Aircraft Archives: “On May 4, 1944, she was one of the crew of nine aboard “Sweet Sixteen,” the 16th of 1,644
“The most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence.” ~ Harry Truman, 1944 Our P-51C Mustang that accompanies the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit is a magnificent
In 2012 when Darcy Castro interviewed our blog subject – Harold “Red” Kempffer – he talked about the effects the March 18-23 1944 eruption of
THE NATIONAL AVIATION HALL OF FAME’S 2020 COMBS-GATES AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE (CAF) RISE ABOVE November 12, 2020, Dayton, Ohio – The
We have welcomed 135,804 adults and 140,322 youth to the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit since its debut in 2011 to view our film “Rise Above”
Calling all students 4th through 12th grade!Submit your essay for the CAF Rise Above Squadron’s essay contest saluting the Tuskegee Airmen Women Airforce Service Pilots
Watch this great video of the 2019 Warbirds in Review honoring Col. Charles McGee and Lt. Col. George Hardy! Thanks to Warbirds In Review and LIVESTREAM
Enjoy some photos from our 2018 tour season! The CAF Red Tail Squadron isn’t focused on powerful airplanes even though it maintains and flies a
History buffs, aviation enthusiasts, military active duty and veterans, neighbors, employees, future aviators, students, and anyone that wants a glimpse into our past and inspiration
Hello Everyone…It’s time to let the cat out of the bag. Some of you may have known that I was making a transition but I
See our mission in action, updates and in-depth historical information, along with amazing archive photos of the Tuskegee Airmen!
Red Tail Mail® See our mission in action, updates and in-depth historical information, along with amazing archive photos of the Tuskegee Airmen!
Enjoy some photos from our 2018 tour season! The CAF Red Tail Squadron isn’t focused on powerful airplanes even though it maintains and flies a
GIVE TO THE MAX TODAY!!! TODAY is the day to make your donation go further! Donate to the CAF Red Tail Squadron via the Give
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, announced today that they have published the first-ever complete, up-to-date and
Mark your calendars for GIVE TO THE MAX DAY November 15th! We are happy to announce that we are participating in GiveMN’s Give to the
From our friends at CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP! It’s time for a CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP update!! The CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP team has been
Tuskegee Airman pilot Joe Gomer was born on June 20, 1920 in Iowa Falls, Iowa. The Gomer family was one of only two African American
We are collecting submission of photos and information of Tuskegee Airmen memorials from around the country to include in the Tuskegee Airmen Interactive Memorial Map that
Becoming a member of the CAF Red Tail Squadron’s new Top Flight Club offers some pretty neat rewards. Top Flight Club members: Have the exclusive
The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s Virtual Museum interactive map of memorials is well underway, thanks to submissions from around the country. We need you to
“You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.
The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s Virtual Museum has an entire section of our online collection dedicated to memorials related to the Tuskegee Airmen. And now,
Want to support the CAF Red Tail Squadron’s efforts to honor the Tuskegee Airmen and have an exclusive avenue to shape our outreach efforts and
We are excited to tell you about our NEW Top Flight Club membership, which just launched today! Are you interested in supporting the legacy of