Tuskegee Airman Tribute

Department of the Air Force
Tuskegee Airman Tribute
AVA19065VNB1, 1990
The video informs members of the Air Force of the achievements and contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen on a recurring basis. A historical summary of the 'Tuskegee Experiment' during World War II.

[@thomaswillis1776]

I am a black pilot and I owe everything thing to these great men of an era long ago but never forget. I will pass the torch on to the next generation. So many time I wanted to give up and go home in flight training. What kept me going was the sacrifice that was made before me. I took homage in that. Now I am a commercial pilot!

[@iancolthart6676]

Much respect, sir

[@ClassicStang]

Prowd of your Brother..#ADOS.

[@muneerpeepsosa2277]

👏🏽

[@iayyam]

Much respect to you brother Thomas. I'm sure many of those Tuskegee airmen wanted to quit also but I'm betting many of them thought about what our ancestors had to go through and that kept them seeing it through.

[@bratx101]

I met some of the Tuskegee Airman recently at an Air Show.It was such an honor these men are class act,the pure hell they caught they overcame it!

[@damiller55]

THE REAL BAND OF BROTHERS..

[@kingbeat81]

this needs to be taught and Middle School give the children a fair history lesson this needs to be shared more. thank you God bless peace world.

[@jawless51]

Great MEN that died to make a greater nation... thank you for that.

[@pwestjr]

All I can can is thank you Tuskegee Airman and apologize for what you had to endure. I hope to meet one of you (if not more of you) someday before I die. I would be honored.

[@raymondtate5328]

Thank you all. May we never forget, always remember and keep pushing forward!!!

[@stevenrohner8623]

I had the HONOR of shaking the hand of six of this HERO"s a day never to be forgotten thank-you

[@freein2339]

Now they were some "real gangsters"....

[@stilltlrforlife]

Arguably the best pilots of thier time. Much respect!!

[@realityhurts8697]

@@gigibeebee has nothing to do with an Ace, has to do with the fact that American bomber pilots requested the Red tails for escort over other units. because of their tenacity and prowess in protecting the bombers.

[@iayyam]

@@gigibeebee they never lost a single bomber, which was their mandate. My people don't need to prove anything to anyone, we know who we are and what we can do.

[@nedstewart1]

@@iayyamWRONG! 27 bombers under Tuskegee Airmen escort were shot down on seven different days: June 9, 1944; June 13, 1944; July 12, 1944; July 18, 1944; July 20, 1944; August 24, 1944; and March 24, 1945.6 Moreover, the Tuskegee Airmen flew 311 missions for the Fifteenth Air Force between early June 1944 and late April 1945, and only 179 of those missions escorted bomber GOOGLE: 52 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN go to page 10 THEY LOST 27 bombers to enemy fighters and were dead last in kills for THE 15th, ARMY AIR CORP P51 fighters Google 52 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN page 42 were dead last in kills for THE 15th, ARMY AIR CORP P51 fighters t one reason the Tuskegee Airmen shot down fewer enemy airplanes than the other P-51 groups in the Fifteenth Air Force, and had no aces as they did, is that the 332nd Fighter Group entered combat later than the others. However, that fact can also help explain why the Tuskegee Airmen had fewer escorted bombers lost to enemy aircraft. One reason the Tuskegee Airmen lost fewer escorted bombers than the other P-51 groups in the Fifteenth Air Force is that the 332nd Fighter Group entered combat later than the others. By the time the 332nd Fighter Group began escorting the heavy bombers of the Fifteenth Air Force, in June 1944, the other groups had already lost bombers to enemy aircraft, and the German air force was stronger in the period before June 1944 than later.

[@nedstewart1]

@@realityhurts8697 GOOGLE: 52 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN go to page 10 THEY LOST 27 bombers to enemy fighters

[@nedstewart1]

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[@8fox261]

"Opportunity knocks on those who are prepared..."

[@TheMRJabyouintheFace]

@RangRing68 I respect all men who died for there country in the world wars. But these men were denied the fact to fight for there country becuase they were considered incapable (too dumb) to fly war planes. I respect all American soldiers regardless of race, and most people do

[@pwestjr]

World War II Veterans by the Numbers 16.1 million - Total war-time service members. 2.5 million - Black Americans who registered for draft, 1941-45. 50,000 - Black Americans permitted to serve in World War II combat. 2.3 million - Projected surviving World War II veterans of all races, as of September 30, 2009. 94,000 - Projected surviving black World War II veterans, as of September 30, 2009. 850 - Average number of World War II veterans of all races dying per day.

[@marjorjorietillman856]

What type of research were you looking for with those numbers?? I’m just curious.😌 But that’s if you’re still alive??😅

[@pwestjr]

@@marjorjorietillman856 Hi! Actually, I don't remember this since it was apparently 11 years ago. My guess is that I copied/pasted this from some source as I personally do not remember. I may have been trying to make a point but again, I don't remember this at all. I have huge respect for these men though! I am thinking that I was trying to point out how many black Americans served our country and how our country treated them (beyond badly) before, during, and after WWII. By the way, alive and well at almost 60 years old in a couple months. I wish you the very best!

[@marjorjorietillman856]

@@pwestjr Thanks for the response, because I was truly curious. I didn’t see it as a negative, but I just wanted to know what it meant; however, I appreciate the fact that you appreciated the accomplishments of those men who loved their country so dearly, in spite of their treatment! Well, Eleven years seems a while ago, because so much as happened for me also. Anyway, have a nice 60th birthday. I’ve already turned 60, and it isn’t much different from turning 50 to me. But just make sure you enjoy life, because for people who’s 60, it’s our last chance to enjoy things we put off earlier! Never knew I’d be so happy to still have my teeth 🤣😂 no diabetes or heart problems, so that brings me the most happiness! Take care!!

[@Zillionz100]

inspirational Thank You.

[@raymondweaver8526]

Skippy WooshkaSiegelskiSwiatek to all races

[@hydrolito]

@RangRing68 They also gave credit to others also during World War 2 who hasn't heard of the Navajo code talkers and the Japanese failure to crack the Navajo code. Also some Japanese Americans fought in World War 2 even though some of their relatives were in Interment camps.

[@kemaureeharlston6186]

this is a good movie

[@pwestjr]

You ask about the white pilots during WWII. Good questions. I highly respect all of our veterans as I am one myself and know some of the sacrifice that our military men and women make to serve our country. I highlighted the Tuskegee Airmen in particular because they had to endure racism in the military that they served in from their fellow white soldiers and leaders in particular. Tough way to support your country, huh?

[@realityhurts8697]

and then had to come home to worse treatment, than German POWs , that was a terrible time, In every war since Americas Inception our black citizens have fought and died for this nation, and deserved equality a century before it had to be mandated.

[@marjorjorietillman856]

@pwestjr, thanks for pointing that out, because nowadays it takes courage to say what you said. It’s 11 years later, and I hope you still feel that way, because nowadays, the political climate has changed so drastically since the country had a Black president, and the rise of MAGAism, and social media. Now we’re living post those 2 Presidents, and sadly race relations in certain areas has soured badly!

[@pwestjr]

@@marjorjorietillman856 I feel strongly that way and I bring it to people's attention on social media and in front of their face quite often. By the way. President Obama was my president as well and there will never be another like him. I even helped campaign for him (Organizing for America). I am always speaking out against Trump, quite boldly and not afraid to say it to people's face. Race relations and equality has a lot of work to do in this country. Our country has failed so many people of color/race. Thank you for your response!

[@shinypokemonrock]

thx this is going to help me with my report

[@makjaniszewski4559]

great vid

[@lenstv7]

Real men

[@realityhurts8697]

Yes sir, just as the 761st tank battallion , members were real men, and include legends like Jackie Robinson, and medal of honor recipient, SSG Rueben Rivers.

[@pwestjr]

I don't think the white or should I say, non-black soldiers, sailors, or airmen had to deal with that while fighting for their country. They had to fight to get the respect that "some" not all finally gave them. Also, let me show you some facts in the next post. Not enough room in this post.

[@splitspeeds]

Awesome!

[@marjorjorietillman856]

Black soldiers only wanted an equal opportunity, free from man-made obstacles to stop them from achieving their goals. They weren’t fighting segregation because they wanted to sit next to someone with whiter skin, but merely to have equal footing to compete on a level playing field, because separate but equal was a myth! They greatly proved themselves above and beyond, because they couldn’t be average!!❤

[@LauraAmesphotography]

Brave Men

[@bluemarshall6180]

And They are All College Graduates. Unlike the White Counter Part.

[@airportrunway3987]

False! Where did you hear that? Lee Archer only had 2 years of college when he became a Tuskegee Airman. There were many more. Who gave you this false information?

[@darrianjackson1703]

Wow thx you

[@sam3kperv]

Real Men!!

[@thegrandmasabrina]

Very interesting!

[@Boy_in_woods]

i would like to meet a tusgeg airmen

[@pwestjr]

So, I'll let you figure out why I posted this the way I did. And by the way, I happen to be a white military veteran so I guess you can't use the racism card in my case, huh?

[@raymondweaver8526]

He wanted to fly for his country

[@tommycanady2709]

YOU CAN TRUST YOUR GOVERNMENT,ASK US WE KNOW BUT THEY MIGHT EXPERIMENT ON YOU AND MIGHT FORGET TO TELL YOU

[@realityhurts8697]

I know exactly of what you speak,

[@josephbingham1255]

Many false stories were circulated about these Heroic Men. Go to Top Ten False Claims About the Tuskegee Airmen - by the Air Force Historical Research Agency July 2019

[@nedstewart1]

Best truthful information is.GOOGLE.."52 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN" 52 MISCONCEPTIONS is also located on TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INC and is fully endorsed by them. IF you want to see 52 MISCONCEPTIONS on the official web page of TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INC GOOGLE: "TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INC next enter... Tuskegee Airmen Inc. - The legacy of The Tuskegee Airmen next go to EXPLORE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN next push the button "learn" next scroll down to "HISTORICAL RECORDS next scroll down to MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN next enter MISCONCEPTIONS OF THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN MISCONCEPTIONS is fully endorsed by TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INC

[@NashvilleSaint]

@rangring68 overrated are you serious??? This was a time where if you were black you couldn't be out at a certain time after night fall but I'm sure the natives played a big role in ww2 but evidently it wasn't as big as the red tails because if it was we would be watching history on them. No offense

[@corporallee44]

iF everyone were COLOR BLIND, we would live in a different world OH-I'm WHITE and live in the UK. I don't understand those in the USA that consider they are superior, thinks about it-who built your country? No-not the white community, the white house was built brick by brick by the African people, and were poorly paid, if indeed they were paid at all. All people are the same some are just arrogant.

[@airportrunway3987]

African Americans were not the majority of workers who built the White House. Think about "who built your country." My relatives helped. They were White indentured servants sent to the plantations from debtors prison in England. The first slave in America was a White Man bought by a Black man. You should research before posting!!!

[@caractacus6231]

@@gigibeebee don't complain though when you forcibly brought people to the US. And as to other things....well plenty of white women seem to like black men..but then thats athleticism again i guess!!

[@realityhurts8697]

@@airportrunway3987 you sir are incoorect, one you first slave statement, It was black Angolan, who took an indentured black servant to court in 1619 and claimed the servitude was for life, and he won. prior we had only endentured servants normally released from bond upon debt settlement.

[@nedstewart1]

@@realityhurts8697 In Virginia white indentured servants worked for Black Owners. Cherokee Indians and other tribes were also slave owners.

[@mlchaelwray528]

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