A Hero’s Welcome Into the Aeromodeling CommunityBy Joe HassAs seen in the April 2007 Model Aviation.The history and accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II serve as an inspiration and an example of what can be accomplished when confronted with adversity. These black pilots, also known as the “Red Tails,” overcame the prejudices of the era to earn the coveted reputation of never having lost a bomber when they flew fighter escort. After more than 60 years, Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson takes the controls of a “Red Tail” Mustang. Joe Hass co-pilots.“Red…
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