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 to overcome challenges to achieve future goals won’t want to miss the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron’s RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang Tuskegee Airmen aircraft.

The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit is landing at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) March 20, 2019 and will be open to the public, at no charge, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through March 24 at the  Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).

FXE will also host Tuskegee Airman pilot Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy during the annual Aviation Safety Expo Thursday from approx. noon to 3pm, 9am-3pm Friday, and speaking at the Expo at 11a.m. Saturday. The public is invited to meet this living legend in person during the Expo. There is no charge to attend.

Get more details at www.flyfxe.com.

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