The Memphis Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen and OBAP will bring the Red Tail Project
During the week May 20th-May24th, the Memphis Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen and OBAP will bring the Red Tail Project,a restored P-51C Mustang flown by the Tuskegee Airmen during WWII,and Col Lee Archer the only TAI "ACE".
The planned events include:
Mon- Hanger party & BBQ Buffet Dinner 5:30pm-10:00pm at 8101 Hornet Avenue ($15.00 per person). Directions to Hanger: Take Hwy 51 North from Memphis toward Millington, TN. Make right turn at Navy Road and go east to Hornet Avenue. Make left turn at Hornet Avenue and go north to 8101 Hornet Avenue. Helicopter rides provided by Delta Helicopters. Dress Casual.
Tue- 500 Elementary students- 9:30am-1:00pm
Wed- 500 Middle & High School students- 9:30am-1:00pm
Thur- Open to public- 9:00am-7:00pm
**** Raffle for free Red Tail P51C Aircraft Ride *****
You may make a $100 donation for this raffle and be eligible for the drawing on Wednesday, May 22nd to select one person to ride for approximately 40 minutes in a restored Red Tail P51C aircraft flown by original Tuskegee Airmen. There is an operational control stick in the rear of this aircraft and the winner of the raffle (chosen by the drawing) will be allowed to fly at the discretion of the pilot in the front seat! The ride will take place Friday morning, May 24th at approximately 8:00 am. Note: You need not be present at the raffle to win.