Thank you to Juanita Stephens for sharing this information with us. Her husband, Alvin, was the brother of Charles. The article was written by Brooke Stephens, daughter of Charles. Birth 13 Jan 1913 – Monroeville, Monroe, AL Death 23 Mar 1945 – Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA Time in Service From: 14 Sep […]
Class 44-A-SE 1/7/1944 2nd Lt. 0819462 Dubuque, IA February 9, 1919 – July 26, 2018 Unit: 100th Fighter Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Purple Heart Martin, known as “Fox,” grew up in Iowa and became entranced […]
Enjoy some photos from our 2018 tour season! The CAF Red Tail Squadron isn’t focused on powerful airplanes even though it maintains and flies a rare World War II vintage Mustang fighter with a bright red tail. Rather, the Squadron is about educational outreach, using the P-51C Mustang, named the […]
Class 43-C-SE 3/25/1943 2nd Lt. 0798945 Bronx, NY 1920 – Dec. 23, 1944 Unit: 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross Pilot Roster listing 2nd Lieutenant Lawrence E. Dickson of Bronx, N.Y., graduated from flight training on March 25, 1943, at Tuskegee Army Air Field […]
History buffs, aviation enthusiasts, military active duty and veterans, neighbors, employees, future aviators, students, and anyone that wants a glimpse into our past and inspiration to overcome challenges to achieve future goals won’t want to miss the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron’s RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit and P-51C […]