Minneapolis, Minn. – February 16, 2015 – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, is bringing its RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit mobile theater and WWII P-51C Mustang aircraft to the Wings Over Miami Air Museum March 5 through 8. This is a unique opportunity for all ages to learn about the Tuskegee Airmen – America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel – in a unique and interactive way. The event is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs.

The museum is partnering with local schools to inspire children with the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit, dedicating two days of the event exclusively to school and community groups. Students will learn about the CAF Red Tail Squadron’s guiding Six Principles – Aim High, Believe In Yourself, Use Your Brain, Be Ready To Go, Never Quit, Expect to Win – and how they can be applied to their own lives. School administrators, youth group leaders, homeschool cooperatives, veterans organizations and all other community groups of any size are invited to contact the museum at (305) 233-5197 to schedule a special showing. Call today to reserve a spot for your group!

The Wings Over Miami Air Museum then invites the community to an open house for all ages Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to experience the mobile theater and get an up close look at the CAF Red Tail Squadron’s restored P-51C Mustang on static display. The signature aircaft of the Tuskegee Airmen in WWII, the P-51C Mustang is a rare treat for spectators because it is one of only a few like it still flying today.

The exciting RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit is a fully functional movie theater featuring the original short film "Rise Above," designed to take the audience on a journey through time – and then through the air. Visitors get an intimate look at the struggles and challenges faced by the Tuskegee Airmen, who showed extraordinary courage and strength of character as they fought for their right to serve our country during WWII. The theater’s dynamic 160-degree panoramic screen creates the sensation of being in the cockpit soaring above the clouds in the P-51C Mustang, experiencing the excitement and thrill of flying breath-taking aerobatic maneuvers. It’s much more than a history lesson; the Tuskegee Airmen’s ability to triumph over adversity serves as a means to inspire others to RISE ABOVE obstacles in their own lives and achieve their goals.

"We applaud the Wings Over Miami Air Museum for making this one-of-a-kind adventure possible for their community," said CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader and P-51C Mustang pilot Brad Lang. "Visitors will walk away with a greater understanding of the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, and be inspired to achieve their potential. It’s a message that resonates with all ages and is an experience not to be missed."

The Wings Over Miami Air Museum is located at 14710 SW 128th Street at the Miami Executive Airport. Entrance to the mobile theater is free, however special discounted admission rates to the museum will apply. As always, members of the armed forces receive complementary admission to the museum with a valid military-issued ID. Student and community groups in need of scholarship assitance to offset admission costs are encouraged to contact the museum at (305) 233-5197 for further details.