Racism In The Tuskegee Airmen

All the planes of the Tuskegee airmen had a symbol on their tails that was solid red tails which gave them the nickname Red Tails. The 332 fighter group and its three units first used P-47s fighters but then traded them in for the P-51 mustang fighters which was the best United States Fighter plane. The Red Tails flew many missions protecting B-17s and B-24s bombers they were chosen by many bomber units to protect them which were going into deep enemy territory

Many Airmen Served in battle but the most notable one was World War ll . They served from 1941-1952. The 332nd Fighter group and the 477th Bombardment Group served in the United States Army Air Forces. They flew over 1,500 missions, They had a good attitude of “We Fight”

The Tuskegee Airmen were very good pilots and became famous for doing excellent work. One of their jobs was keeping enemy fighter planes away from heavy bombers. All the men who flew in the bombers were white. But the Tuskegee Airmen were so good at protecting bombers that bomber crews started asking for the Red Tails to fly with them.

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.'s outstanding leadership and the skill of the black troops were revealed by the 332nd’s achievements. There is no denying that black men can fight now. Integration is just around the corner. Because of the accomplishments of the 322nd (Tuskegee Airmen), the Deputy Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Idwall Edwards, conducted a racial segregation study on the U.S. Air Force. He encouraged racial integration to the Chief of Staff with the Tuskegee Airmen and Davis, Jr.’s performance as evidence that black men were as capable as white men in war (Gropman).

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen? The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African American aviators in the era of World War 2. They were a large group of men, coming from all over the country. From few that were chosen, they showed a desire to serve the United States under any circumstances. They also had to have the mental qualifications and strength. Once accepted the pilots were then trained to be single-engine pilots and then later on twin-engine pilots. These pilots were either college graduates or undergraduates. If they were neither they still had to go through a comprehension enlistment, and if they passed they would move on to the next training segment. A majority of the men who came dropped out in the first round because they weren't suitable enough. Through the next round a few more failed, leaving only thirteen to start in the first class. By the end of the class there was five graduating pilots. One become the Captain and the other four became lieutenants. Each one receiving their silver wings. Once graduated they were immediately put into numerous battles, winning each

The real turning point for Davis and his black combat airmen came when the 332nd was assigned escort duty for strategic bombers. The Red Tails never lost a bomber to enemy fighters and shot down three of the first jet fighters employed by the Germans. Their truly unique achievement was sinking an enemy destroyer. During the war Davis flew 60 missions and was awarded the Sliver Star, the Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Flying Cross for mission leadership.

For centuries African American have been struggled against racial in America. During World War II the U.S. government asked for volunteers to join the army of defense, over 2.5 million of black men registered for the draft World, around 1 million served as draftees or volunteers in the armed forces within all branches. But didn’t received the same opportunity to serve in the same manner as white soldiers. They were to segregated combat support groups. In 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt and civil rights organizations pressured U.S Navy to recruited blacks for service.

In the hard times of 1940, who knew what would be a good idea for world war two. Such as a distinctive group called the Tuskegee Airman. The Tuskegee Airmen was an African American experiment originated in Tuskegee Alabama. The Airman were made up of three squadrons with about 30 fighters that made up the experiment. This was so because the United States did not believe that African American pilots could be capable of flying planes of war and strategy .The groups were the 332nd fighter group and the 477th bomber squadron. They believe that African American would run away from a fight and act cowardly. According to the Air Force Commission offices at the time. The first cadet class began in July 1940 and went for nine months to March of 1941. By 1942 the experiment was turned into a base

In WWII (World War Two), the Tuskegee Airmen played a critical role in the fall of Hitler’s empire. They led many missions, from protecting American bombers to setting records for destroying the highest number of aircrafts in 4 minutes.

Two things were unusual about this American fighter pilot. First, he had passed up a sure kill. Second, he was Black. He flew with the only U.S. Fighter squad involved in World War Two that could claim to have never lost a bomber they were escorting. The Group was the 332nd Fighter Group, "The Redtails," the famed all African American outfit that fought both American racism and Nazi militarism. Under the leadership and discipline of Colonel Benjamin O. Davis, the Redtails had learned that their mission in life was to protect the bombers(Respect and Honor 1).

Before WORLD WAR I, military service represented a source of black pride. Black educators, clergymen, and the press frequently referred to Negro heroes of America’s past wars. After the Civil War, the U.S, Army maintained four regular Negro regiments –the 9th and 10th Calvary and the 24th and 25th Infantry. These units included veterans of the civil war and the frontier Indian fighting regiments. Retired sergeants often became respected, conservative leaders in their communities. This history set a foundation for black support and involvement in America’s future wars.

The 761st 'Black Panther' Tank Battalion was the first African-American armored unit to see combat.

They deserved a chance and not just be expected to fail. The NAACP used the Airman as an example to push for civil rights into government but it wasn’t without the Cold War that the government took the movement more seriously.

The Tuskegee airmen, also known as the Red tails, were the first group of African-Americans pilots in the United States Military. These brave men fought throughout World War II and became trailblazers for many aspiring black individuals. The Tuskegee airmen played a crucial role in defending the nation in World War II, which occurred between September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945. The men who took part in this historical event became the first steps to the integration of the United States Military.

In life, Apollo 13 was to be the third manned mission to the moon from the United States. After a small hiccup during lift-off, the flight appeared to be on track until about the 56-hour mark when disaster struck. A malfunction caused a dramatic loss of oxygen where oxygen does not exist – the vacuum of outer space. Instead of crumbling in defeat, the space program stood up, dusted itself off and made the impossible happen because there was no alternative in its eyes. The fact the movie Apollo 13 is based on a true story proves real life heroes exist. Heroes are leaders and I will be expounding upon one leader in particular in this paper. The characters in the movie are part of a real family and will be referred to by their first names as they are in life.