Red Tail Project Restoration Unveils
America’s Flying Tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen

The Red Tail Project of the CAF Minnesota Wing will host a press conference to launch a fund drive to complete the restoration of the P-51C "Tuskegee Airmen." The Red Tail Project Board of Directors has committed itself to raising $2,000,000 to fund the education project as well as the costs related to rebuilding the airplane, severely damaged in an accident on May 29, 2004. The Red Tail Project, inspired by the example of the Tuskegee Airmen of WWII, is overcoming great obstacles in their effort to quickly return the P-51C to flying status so it can continue its educational mission flying across North America telling the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. "This Project is not about an airplane; the airplane is a tool we use to tell a story. We will continue our work to tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen and what they represent." Doug Rozendaal, Red Tail Project Director. For more information on the Red Tail Project visit www.redtail.org.

WHAT: Press Conference
WHEN: Wednesday May 25th10:00 a.m.
WHERE: CAF Hangar, Fleming Field Airport South St. Paul, MN.

PHOTO OPP: The restored fuselage of the P51-C aircraft that was damaged in an accident one year will be on display for photo opportunities.

Original Tuskegee Airman Harold Brown
Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired), 1943 - 1965 Harold Brown flew with the famed "Tuskegee Airmen" fighter pilot group in World War II. Named after a flight training facility in Tuskegee, AL the Tuskegee Airmen comprised the four squadrons of the Army Air Corps' 332nd fighter pilot groupRed Tail Project Mission Statement: Identify and preserve the history of the Tuskegee Airmen through an aviation education program, and restore a symbol which will represent the contributions of African Americans who served our country during WWII and serve as an inspiration for the youth of today.

Directions to the CAF Hangar I-494 to Concord Street. South on Concord to green airport sign; right turn (west) up hill on Poplar St. to next airport sign; Left turn (South) on Henry Ave. to Airport Road; Left turn to second quonset style (curved roof) building labeled Hangar 3.