- The film educates about the Tuskegee Airmen and inspires with stunning aerial photography to "Rise Above" adversity in life. The entire film is shown in a state of the art mobile theater; completed with a 170 degree curved screen to put you in the airplane.—Adam N White
- RISE ABOVE: Red Tail is the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron's three-fold outreach program that brings the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen to life in communities and classrooms everywhere.
At airshows, community events or direct to schools and universities, this unique outreach program draws crowds and inspires people of all ages!
Be inspired. Be informed. Be motivated.
The lessons and the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen are so much more than just a page out of a World War II history book... they are an example of how to overcome any obstacle and triumph over your own adversities. The RISE ABOVE: Red Tail outreach program brings this important message to audiences and classrooms around the country, aiming to ignite the fire within us all to achieve our very best.
The CAF Red Tail Squadron's RISE ABOVE: Red Tail program consists of:
1.) The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit 53' mobile movie theater featuring the original panoramic film "Rise Above"
2.) A fully restored WWII-era P-51C Mustang, the signature aircraft of the Tuskegee Airmen
3.) Extensive educational resources for students, teachers, youth leaders, parents, and anyone looking to learn more and be inspired by these remarkable American trailblazers
RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit:
The Rise Above Traveling Exhibit is a mobile movie theater that tours the country year round to educate and inspire people of all ages with the history and lessons of the Tuskegee Airmen. These war heroes broke down barriers with their courage and determination to serve our country in World War II, and their ability to triumph over adversity remains a compelling and inspirational example to us all.
Learn about the remarkable story of the Tuskegee Airmen in the Rise Above Traveling Exhibit's immersive experience. Because of its dynamic 160-degree panoramic screen, the Traveling Exhibit creates the feeling of being in the cockpit soaring above the clouds in a P-51C Mustang, the signature aircraft of the Tuskegee Airmen. Housed in a climate controlled 53' semi-trailer with expandable sides, the Rise Above Traveling Exhibit is equipped with a ramp and hydraulic lift to ensure access to all, comfortably accommodating 30 visitors for each showing. Admission is always FREE!
The Rise Above Traveling Exhibit features the original film "Rise Above" created by Emmy Award-wining filmmaker and aviation cinema specialist Adam White of Hemlock Films. This inspirational piece of cinematography highlights the courage and determination of the Tuskegee Airmen and features spectacular footage of the CAF Red Tail Squadron's P-51C Mustang "Tuskegee Airmen," taking viewers on a trip through time, then through the air.
When the Rise Above Traveling Exhibit visits schools, students are given an inspirational dog tag featuring the CAF Red Tail Squadron's Six Guiding Principles.
These principles are based on the Tuskegee Airmen's ability to rise above the obstacles they faced in order to fly and fight for America:
Aim High, Believe In Yourself, Use Your Brain, Be Ready To Go, Never Quit and Expect to Win.
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