The Red Tail Project

Very Brief History of the P-51 Mustang
The P-51 Mustang was developed by North American Aviation as a contract for the British Royal Air Force. The original model, the P-51A, was an effective ground support aircraft, but it wasn't until it was fitted with the Merlin engine, first appearing on the B and C models, that the aircraft became an effective interceptor.
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Teacher's Kit

Teaching the story of the Tuskegee Airmen creates an educational environment that fosters growth and instills a sense of pride in our youth. The Red Tail Project has put together a teacher's kit to get you started. Click here for more information.

Posters

AIM HIGH
The young men who would become the Tuskegee Airmen dreamed of flying. No one else believed they could. But they made their dreams come true by working hard. And you can too.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
The Tuskegee Airmen lived in a time when everyone tried to stop them. But they went on to become heroes. Don’t let what other people think keep you from dreaming big.

USE YOUR BRAIN
Your brain is like a muscle. Stop using it, and it gets weak.
The Tuskegee Airmen put their minds to work and became American legends. You can too.

BE READY TO GO
When the Airmen were called on to defend their country, they had been training for many months and were ready to go. Every day is your chance to be a little smarter, a little stronger, and a little more ready.

NEVER QUIT
Be persistent. Be patient. Make a little progress every day.
After years of nobody believing in them, the Tuskegee Airmen earned a reputation for being the best. And it didn’t happen overnight.

EXPECT TO WIN
If you don’t believe great things will happen, then they never will.
When the Airmen returned to everyday life, they faced many challenges, but they knew they could face them. And they did.

Remember the Tuskegee Airmen.
Whatever your dream is,
no matter how big,
work to make it real.
And in trying, you will succeed.