Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site • Alabama

Red-Tail P-51D Mustang In Flight Exhibit

A World War II flight simulator and PT-17 bi-wing training plane

Female Mechanic works on military aircraft

Small Yellow training plane used in the Civilian Pilot Training Prograj - J3 Piper Cub

Two airplane hangars - Hangar #1 in foreground and Hangar #2 in background at Moton Field.

Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as they began their flight training in the Army's PT-17 Stearman bi-plane. Their flying adventure started at Moton Field, in Tuskegee, Alabama, where the Army Air Corps conducted a military test to determine if African Americans could be trained to fly combat aircraft.

One of the most beloved and recognized airplanes of World War II - North American P-51D Mustang
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Take a "Walk Back In Time" in Hangar #1 to see the faces and visit the places where cadets trained as America's first African-American military pilots and support crews.
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Many are amazed to learn of the vital role women played as part of the Tuskee "Airmen" Experience.
Air Force Historical Research Agency

Visitors are surprised to see the small size of the airplane in which First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt took a flight with Negro Pilot Charles A. Anderson.
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Come, experience the "power of place" where the Tuskegee Airmen blazed a trail that led to the civil rights movement.of the 1950's and 1960's.
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Duration:: 4 minutes, 42 seconds

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Orientation Video.

Tuskegee Airmen standing outside of P51 Mustang red tail.

Welcome to the Park!

Watch the park's main film.

Five men standing in front of an airplane

Learn a little more about the park.

PT-17 Stearman "Kaydet" Aircraft

Plan Your Visit

Review operating hours and directions

Photograph of Tuskegee Airmen George S. Roberts at his desk

For groups of 10 or more let us know you're planning to visit and see what the Park has to offer.

A Junior Ranger showcases his badges from across the country.

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Last updated: May 20, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1616 Chappie James Ave.
Tuskegee, AL 36083

Phone:

(334) 727-1247

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