The Red Tail legacy flight, a dissimilar
formation flight showcasing the past, present, and future of the
Tuskegee Airmen legacy took place on September 6, 2018 over Moton
Field and Dannelly Field, Alabama. The flight included the 301st
Fighter Squadron F-22 (piloted by Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez), 100th
Fighter Squadron F-16 (piloted by Maj. Rich "Sheriff" Peace) and Red
Tail P-51 (piloted by CAF member and Tuskegee Airman descendant Brad
Lang).
The 100th Fighter Squadron was one of the Tuskegee
Airmen squadrons during World War II, a famous all African-American
squadron from the 332d Fighter Group, activated on February 19, 1942
at Tuskegee Army Air Field, Alabama. The 301st Fighter Squadron was
also part of the 332 Fighter Group.
Special thanks to:
Peninsula Senior Productions 1st Combat Camera Tuskegee Airmen
Inc.
U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jared Rand
187th Fighter Wing Public Affairs September 2018
