Victor W. Butler
Sgt. Victor W. Butler May 21, 1922 – “At first, I was going to join the Canadian Air Force with a friend of mine, but
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.
Sgt. Victor W. Butler May 21, 1922 – “At first, I was going to join the Canadian Air Force with a friend of mine, but
Major Jewel Barton Butler, Sr. June 6, 1922 – December 13, 1992 Class: 46-A-SE Graduation Date: 3/23/1946 Service # 02078770 Major Jewel Barton Butler, Sr.
Alton A. Burton November 25, 1925 – November 1, 2018 Alton was born November 25, 1925, in Washington Heights, a northern portion of the borough
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P-51 Mustang
Rise Above Traveling Exhibit
Rise Above: Red Tail
Rise Above: WASP
june
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Fort Wayne Air Show June 4-5, 2022. Please see their website Home | Fort Wayne
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Fort Wayne Air Show June 4-5, 2022. Please see their website Home | Fort Wayne Air Show (fwairshow.com) for more details.
june 4 (Saturday) - 5 (Sunday)
Fort Wayne International Airport
3801 West Ferguson Road
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo Show June 10-12, 2022. Please see their
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo Show June 10-12, 2022. Please see their website Home – Spirit of St. Louis Air Show (spirit-airshow.com) for more details.
june 10 (Friday) - 12 (Sunday)
Spirit of St. Louis Airport
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the 1940's WWII Era Ball on June 18, 2022. See the event website for more details:
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the 1940’s WWII Era Ball on June 18, 2022. See the event website for more details: 1940s WWII Era Ball (1940sball.org)
All Day (Saturday)
Boulder Municipal Airport
3393 Airport Road
july
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Selfridge Open House Air Show July 8-10, 2022. Please see their website Selfridge Open House
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Selfridge Open House Air Show July 8-10, 2022. Please see their website Selfridge Open House Air Show | June 05-07, 2020 (teamselfridge.com) for more details.
july 8 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday)
Selfridge ANG Base
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be on display in KidVenture Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Our P-51C Mustang
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be on display in KidVenture Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our P-51C Mustang will be on display in the Warbirds area at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI.
Please check back for more details.
july 25 (Monday) - 31 (Sunday)
Whittman Regional Airport
525 W 20th Ave
august
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at Fly Iowa in Iowa Falls August 6, 2022. Please see their website Fly Iowa 2022 -
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at Fly Iowa in Iowa Falls August 6, 2022. Please see their website Fly Iowa 2022 – Iowa Aviation Promotion Group for more details.
All Day (Saturday)
Iowa Falls Municipal Airport
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Props & Pistons Festival in Arkon, August 13-14, 2022. Please see their website Props and
Our RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C Mustang will be on display at the Props & Pistons Festival in Arkon, August 13-14, 2022. Please see their website Props and Pistons Festival, Akron OH, Aviation Family fun (wixsite.com) for more details.
august 13 (Saturday) - 14 (Sunday)
Akron-Fulton Airport
1600 Triplett Blvd
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.