The Tuskegee Airmen (WWII) - Training the Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen (WWII) - Training the Tuskegee Airmen
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Course, Subject
Description
Training the Tuskegee Airmen illustrates the training the airmen had to complete. The Tuskegee Airmen displayed amazing courage and dignity in the face of many obstacles. During World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen escorted and protected B-17and B-24 aircraft on 200 bombing missions. Thanks to the heroic efforts and flying skills of the Tuskegee Airmen, not a single bomber was lost to enemy aircraft during those missions. No other WWII fighter group’s performance matched this record.
Rationale
Training the Tuskegee Airmen provides insight to the students about the training the airmen had to complete. This is a multi-functional source that allows for students to have access to one of the greatest groups in WWII. Students will receive first hand accounts about the airmen as well as the social and political issues associated with the WWII. Students will be able to see the foundation of racism in the 1940s and then progress into how the leadership of this group changed situations and conditions in WWII.
These videos can appeal to any type of student. Students will be prompted to think critically, observe, and shape ideals about how these men affected not only WWII but the rest of the globe.
URL or Resource
Films and Lessons: http://v-nep.org/films-lessons/
Training the Tuskegee Airmen: https://vimeo.com/98054741
V-NEP website: http://v-nep.org/
Content Provider or Additional Information
Veterans National Education Program (V-NEP)
WWII, Tuskegee airmen, bravery, 1940s, racism, pilots, Red Tail Mustang, segregation, integration, Luther Smith, Congressional Gold Medal, Leadership, V-NEP