CONTACT US TODAY!
(313) 683-1520
HONORING THE NATION'S FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN
MILITARY AVIATORS IN A UNIQUE WAY
"Red Tails" was the nickname given to the 332nd Fighter Group of World War II. It was done so because the tails of their P-47 Thunderbolt fighter planes (June 1944) and then their P-51 Mustang fighter planes (July 1944) were painted RED for aerial identification by the bomber groups that were being escorted by the 15th Air Force.
Each of the 15th Air Force’s seven (7) fighter groups were designated with specific color schemes for aerial identification purposes. For example, the 52nd Fighter Group had Yellow tails, the 325th had checkerboard Yellow & Black tails and the 31st had striped tails.
Because of their admirable, dedicated, disciplined and award-winning performances, the 332nd Fighter Group became known as the “Red-Tailed Angels” and were eventually simply referred to as the “Red-Tails” by the bomber groups, who felt so comfortable with their committed and disciplined service that they actually began to request them.
Detroit RedTail, Inc is a mobile Tuskegee Airmen
tribute and educational outreach resource
Our mobile Tuskegee Airmen based educational resource is a customized 2011 Ford Mustang, wrapped to emulate the "Red Tailed" P-51 Mustang fighter plane flown by the 332nd Fighter Group .On it, we honor two (2) Detroit Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Inc's Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen(DOTA) Lieutenant Colonels'
Under the hood, we summarize the “pinnacle” of their time in combat, outline the single engine planes they flew and trained in, discuss the 1949 Gunnery Meet, introduce the 477th Bombardment Group and display a timeline of
“Black Aviation History: 1900s - 1970s”
The Mission of Detroit RedTail, Inc
is to DRIVE the history and legacy of the famed Tuskegee Airmen across the country and into places that accommodates, welcomes and appreciates unique methods of presenting history.
Our motto is
“Torchbearer of The Legacy ”
Help Keep RedTail Rolling
Your generous tax-deductible contribution is greatly needed. Please take a moment toSCAN the Bar Code at the top of the page to make a tax deductible donation through Stripe
OF NOTE:
Zelle is our preferred method to receive donations because it is instantaneous and totally free.
No extra fees for either party and documentable.
Zelle to Donations@DetroitRedTail.org
CONTACT
Thank you for your interest in Detroit RedTail. If you are interested in an appearance by RedTail at your event or affair, please complete and return (by e-mail) this REQUEST FORM.
Detroit RedTail is a Michigan based Tuskegee Airmen educational resource. Most of our outreach is local. But, we do take special request to make long distance appearances, in exchange for a calculated honorarium that is used to
Detroit RedTail is a Michigan based Tuskegee Airmen educational resource. Most of our outreach is local. But, we do take special request to make long distance appearances, in exchange for a calculated honorarium that is used to
Help Keep RedTail Rolling
Please reach out to us using this REQUEST FORM, to inquire about a possible appearance.
Non-Profit Information
Detroit RedTail is a qualified 501(c)(3) Non Profit public charity under Internal Revenue Code 170. Detroit RedTail, Inc has also received a Charitable Solicitation Registration with the State of Michigan. Your contribution is tax deductible.
Service Area
300 Mile Range of Detroit, Michigan. But, we will consider request for a special appearance beyond that range.
OF NOTE: Although we have a mutual relationship with the Detroit Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc and our outreach activities help support the chapter's speakers bureau exposure, Detroit RedTail, Inc and its vehicle based educational outreach is not a direct entity of the Detroit Chapter or the National organization of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc (TAI). All funds donated to Detroit RedTail, Inc are solely used for our operational expenses to continue our vehicle based educational outreach and further our mission to tell the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen within the American Car Culture. Support and endorsement from Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen (DOTAs), TAI chapters and their chapter members should not be considered an endorsement or sponsorship by Tuskegee Airmen, Inc (TAI) as a whole.
Follow