Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site · Alabama · National Park Service
Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as they began their flight training in the Army's PT-17 Stearman bi-plane. Their flying adventure started at Moton Field, in Tuskegee, Alabama, where the Army Air Corps conducted a military test to determine if African Americans could be trained to fly combat aircraft.
Plan your visit
Know before you go
- Phone
- (334) 727-1247
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
What's here
Highlights: African American Heritage · Aviation · Social Movements · Civil Rights · Wars and Conflicts · World War II
Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Park Film · Museum Exhibits
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