Tuskegee Airmen Collection

Tuskegee airmen flying near the Alps in their P-51 Mustangs
Tuskegee airmen of the 332nd fighter group flying near the Alps in their P-51 Mustangs

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen 332nd Fighter Group at a briefing at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy, March 1945. Photograph by Toni Frissell

WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Edward Gleed and two other Tuskegee Airmen adjust an external 75 gallon drop tank on the wing of a P-5/D fighter plane Creamers Dream, at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy

Type AN 5835-1 dead reckoning computer owned by Fenton B. Sands, 1944-1948. Creator: J. B
Flight computer belonging to Tuskegee Airman Dr. Fenton B. Sands, an African-American First Lieutenant Navigator-Bombardier with the 617th Bombardment Squadron of the 477th Composite Group during

Training aircraft used by Tuskegee Institute, ca. 1944. Creator: Unknown
A vintage, open-cockpit biplane--one used at Alabamas renowned Tuskegee Institute to train African American pilots for Army Air Corps service during World War II

Aviators silk scarf worn by Lt. Col. Woodrow W. Crockett, ca. 1942. Creator: Unknown
Woodrow W. Crockett joined the 349th Field Artillery Regiment of the US army in August 1940, the first African-American field artillery unit in the regular army

Tuskegee Airman flight jacket worn by Lt. Col. Woodrow W. Crockett, 1942
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African-American fighter and bomber pilots who fought in World War II. A Type A-2 leather Tuskegee Airman jacket worn by Woodrow W. Crockett

A P-51 Mustang flies by at Ea Airventure, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr. commander of the Tuskegee Airmen
General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. commander of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War Two and the first African American general in the U.S. Air Force

A restored P-51 Mustang associated with the Tuskegee Airmen in flight over Florida

Group of Tuskegee Airmen playing cards in the officers club at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy
WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Group of Tuskegee Airmen playing cards in the officers club at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

North American P-51C Tuskegee Airmen Red Tail on the runway in Fleming Field

WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Tuskegee Airment Roscoe Brown, Marcellus Smith and Benjamin Davis, with ammunition at Ramitelli Airfield in Italy. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen ground crew at Ramitelli Airfield in Italy, looking skyward. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Group of Tuskegee Airmen playing cards in the officers club at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Tuskegee Airmen at a briefing at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Tuskegee Airmen mechanics Marcellus Smith (left) and Roscoe Brown, working on a fighter plane at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. William Campbell (left) and Thurston Gaines, Jr. of the Tuskegee Airmen 332nd Fighter Group at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy, March 1945. Photograph by Toni Frissell

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"Breaking Barriers and Soaring High: The Tuskegee Airmen" In 1945, the courageous members of the Tuskegee Airmen's 332nd Fighter Group gathered at Ramitelli Airfield in Italy for a crucial briefing. Captured through the lens of Toni Frissell, this iconic photograph showcases their determination and unity. From left to right in the first row stood Gentry Barnes, Samuel Watts, and Wendell Lucas – pioneers who defied racial barriers. Flying near the majestic Alps in their P-51 Mustangs, these brave aviators showcased their exceptional skills during World War II. Edward Gleed and two fellow they are be seen adjusting an external drop tank on Creamers Dream – a testament to their technical expertise. Amidst intense missions, these heroes found solace in camaraderie. In another striking image by Toni Frissell, we witness them engrossed in a game of cards at the officers club. Walter Mo Downs and William Price III are captured from left to right – exemplifying resilience amidst adversity. Before taking flight as trailblazers, training was essential. The Tuskegee Institute utilized specialized aircraft like those depicted here around 1944 – preparing these men for greatness under unknown creators' watchful eyes. The artifacts associated with this historic journey also hold immense significance. Lieutenant Colonel Woodrow W. Crockett's aviator silk scarf from circa 1942 symbolizes his unwavering dedication to duty and honor. Fenton B. Sands owned a Type AN 5835-1 dead reckoning computer between 1944-1948 - an instrument that aided navigation during perilous flights over enemy territory. Lt Col Woodrow W Crockett's cherished flight jacket worn proudly throughout his service serves as a reminder of sacrifice made by all Tuskegee Airmen during WWII. Their legacy extends beyond wartime achievements. NASA astronaut Alvin Drew and retired U. S.