Overview
About Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.
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.
Weather
The weather in Tuskegee is generally sunny, averaging around 218 sunny days annually. Average rainfall is 52 inches a year, with an average snowfall of 0 inches. The high temperature in July is around 92 degrees, and average low in January is around 42 degrees.
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Tuskegee Airmen NHS Hangar 1
Hangar 1 is the starting point for the indoor museums. It focuses on the training of the cadets and the involvement of the Tuskegee Institute.
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Tuskegee Airmen NHS Hangar 2
Hangar 2 focus on the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen themselves. The four pods feature videos highlighting different aspects of the Airmen and their fight for a Double Victory, both at home and abroad.
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Tuskegee Airmen NHS Outdoor Activities
The Scenic Overlook is available for picnicking, relaxing, reflecting, and walking. From there you will enjoy a great view of the Historic Core where original buildings from the 1940's tell stories of times gone by. 20 Wayside Exhibits are strategically placed throughout the site that allow you to take a leisurely stroll through Tuskegee Airmen history while you collect tidbits of interesting facts and trivia along the way.
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