African American Pioneers in Aviation
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National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
Follow Me!
A puppet show about the famous WWII pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen.
Produced for the National Air and Space Museum by Rainbow Puppet Productions.
America by Air (Gallery 102)
11:30 am and 1:00 pm
Meet original Tuskegee Airmen from the East Coast Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen
Space Race (Gallery 114)
10:30 am
Flights of Fancy Story Time
Nobody Owns the Sky
Pioneers of Flight (Gallery 208)
11:00 am and 1:30 pm
Meet NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson
Moving Beyond Earth (Gallery 113)
Noon and 2:00 pm
The WWII pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen blazed the trail for African Americans—indeed their courage is inspirational to all people. Throughout the day visitors will meet some of these pioneers of flight as well as others who have benefited from their legacy—including engineers, pilots, and others whose work involves aviation and space.
Visitors of all ages can follow the flight path of a Tuskegee Airman—learn about these brave men by watching Follow Me! or by hearing actual Tuskegee airmen discuss their experiences. Earn your own copy of the Gold Medal of Honor awarded to the Tuskegee Airmen by participating on Boot Camp, Plane Spotting, and Earning Your Wings. Hands-on activities include designing a squadron badge, building a P-51 Mustang out of Popsicle sticks, or drawing an escape and evasion map.
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
6th St. and Independence Ave SW. Washington, DC 20560
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