Second African-American Thunderbird Honored In Alabama
1 Nov 2017

Second African-American Thunderbird Honored In Alabama

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The USAF Thunderbirds honored one of their own during a dedication ceremony in Tuskegee, Alabama. Captain Joseph N. “Pete” Peterson graduated from Tuskegee Public School in 1967. It was during his high school years when he developed an interest in flying and started taking lessons. After graduation, he attended Auburn University and participated in the… Read more
Pilot Uninjured In “Tuskegee Airmen” P-51 Landing Incident In Texas
3 Feb 2016

Pilot Uninjured In “Tuskegee Airmen” P-51 Landing Incident In Texas

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The pilot of the Commemorative Air Force’s rare P-51C Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen” is uninjured after making an emergency belly landing at Dallas Executive Airport in Texas today. Unfortunately, the aircraft sustained significant damage in the incident, and a photo from the scene shows the propeller and spinner laying on the ground near the rest of… Read more