Who were the Red Tails of WWII fame?
Correct answer: The 332nd Fighter Group
missy189
Thank you Red Tails for your courage and sacrifice to keep us safe during WW11. It is so sad that not many veterans from WW11 are still alive today. But, RIP that you are blessed with eternal life. And, for their families still alive, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have to endure day in, day out. God bless you!
TheJanith
Angel Smith, These men who served were not allowed even to park their aircraft in the same areas as the white pilots. They had to use separate restrooms and even water fountains. Still, they served. I think it says something about the progress our nation has made, that these men were honored in the Rose Parade a few years back. As their open car drove down the parade route, the whole audience (yep, mostly whites) spontaneously stood in honor of these brave men. The applause was thunderous.
Lumberjax47
Almost every nation has had slaves at one point or another. Today, the sex slave trade is alive and well. Our resources and efforts need to go towards helping free these people, many whom are children. I'm glad our black brothers and sisters are getting better treatment but we've still got a long way to go.
Haarveen3
AppleA815, there are actually 2 movies, Red Tails, and The Tuskegee Airmen, Cuba Gooding Jr. plays in both as totally different characters, I like Tuskegee Airmen better, both are great though
CyndiWig1
Player #680186, I hope you are interested enough to research the group or at least watch the movies. I was fortunate enough to meet one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen at an airshow a few years ago. I took a pic in front of a Red Tail plane. He was a very interesting person. He and his wife were a lovely couple.
MigrantEpic3
I didn't know about this group at all. Really interesting.
Player #4355392
TheJanith, About time
they were acknowledged.
firepower1
Big Blue Narwhal, We...black people...love a country that has never loved us back.
AppleA815
Player #680186, There's documentaries & a film (w Cuba Gooding Jr). Check them out. Impressive & interesting people!
* Seshati *
TheJanith, oh so great to hear of the thunderous applause, how wonderful.
Lou
missy189, 👍
Rudi
TheJanith, they were also the only squadron to never lose a plane in WWII
Giggle pig
ray, now that’s impressive!!
Giggle pig
CherishedAlien74365, well bye-bye.
ray
missy189, A matter of fact, they NEVER lost a bomber, they were escorting!
Player #87784885
This is an oversight of greatest proportions, that the US failed to recognize these and other US war heroes until after they died. They were Wonderful, Brave men and women who fought to keep U.S. democracy alive!
Tugboat
Remarkable, and excelent fighter pilots.
Andy
I understand they were given the oldest equipment and planes to use too ☹
Player #29793410
I got to meet a Tuskegee Airman in Washington DC
Haja
when i saw the airplane in the picture I thought it was a flying circus little did I know it was a trick
Player #25874027
Player #19379677,
I can’t see how that is difficult or could’ve any simpler
Player #21374632
CherishedAlien74365, most countries were
Player #19379677
I'm not in any way being rude when I say this but I think the question needs to be rephrased because I didn't understand the question because of the way it was worded.
Nannad
❤️ and respect
Player #13936329
firepower1, Come visit canada. Much respect. During bicentenial escorted two gentlemen off my ship in new york who had demanded two other give up their seats to them in our mess. Thanks to New Yorkers for accepting and protecting all our crews who visited, even in areas that all others would refuse to visit. Where we didnt see or understand a difference with people.
Player #5100533
Player #680186, Welcome to AMERICAN History... Pay attention to the world around you.
Player #5100533
President Trump recognized a 100 year old Tuskegee Airman & his 13 year old grandson during the STATE of the UNION address. That was part of the "Official" speech that Nazi Pelosi RIPPED up.
RedSeaDiver69
Player #680186, The movie that AppleA815 is referring to is called "Red Tails". It's a great film and well worth watching.
RecentPride11
have a good day😄😄😄
RecentPride11
man o man
RecentPride11
man of man
Emperor5640
Why not the 1st answer??!!!!!😥
HolaKrmac
TheJanith, such a disgrace - the all served - and should have served together
Birdiemom
Player #3845355, I believe he may have been referring to the audience in that particular theater, not the entire country...but some people are determined to take the negative point of view and thus keep hate alive and well
VividPotion6704
Big Blue Narwhal, very well said
Player #4874807
Another guess