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Tuskegee P-51
The Tuskegee Airmen's aircraft had a distinctive tail that led to the name, "Red Tails."

The Tuskegee Airmen were a brave and special group of mostly African-American pilots and other airmen who served in the United States military during World War II. They were fighter and bomber pilots, but the name "Tuskegee Airmen" also includes all the amazing people who supported them. This means navigators, bombardiers, mechanics, instructors, nurses, and many other important team members. They showed incredible skill and courage, even when facing tough challenges.

In 2006, the Tuskegee Airmen were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. This is one of the highest awards a civilian can receive in the United States. It recognized their outstanding service and contributions to their country. There are 1007 documented Tuskegee Airmen pilots. You can find a full list of all the graduate cadet pilots in the List of Tuskegee Airmen Cadet Pilot Graduation Classes.

Meet the Heroes: The List of Tuskegee Airmen

Understanding the Notations in This List

This list uses special abbreviations to tell you more about each person's role and experiences:

  • C/O – Commanding Officer: A leader in charge of a military unit.
  • P/AC – Pilot or Aircrew: Someone who flew the planes or was part of the flight crew.
  • SS – School Staff: People who worked at the training school, teaching or helping.
  • OFS – Operational Flight Support: Those who helped flights happen, like ground crew or planners.
  • H – Honorary Airman: Someone recognized for their connection or support, even if they didn't serve directly.
  •   – Killed In Action: Sadly, they lost their life during the war.
  •  (POW) – Prisoner Of War: They were captured by the enemy during the war.
  •  (WIA) – Wounded In Action: They were injured during the war.

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  • Regis F. A. Urschler (H)

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