Honoring the Legacy of the “Red Tails” at New Mexico Museum of Space History on March 26

(Alamogordo, NM) — History takes flight this month as New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts a tribute to the legendary “Red Tail Angels,” the Tuskegee Airmen who broke racial barriers in World War II. The “Red Tails,” fighter pilots escorted American bombers in missions over Europe with skill and perseverance that saved lives and paved the way for the desegregation of the U.S. military.

The Tuskegee Airmen, known for the painted red tails on their planes, broke racial barriers as the first African American fighter pilots while compiling an outstanding record for air combat. In collaboration with the Holloman AFB Tuskegee Airmen Chapter, New Mexico Museum of Space History invites the public to learn about the courage, skill, and perseverance of America’s first Black military aviators.

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium, New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310

Why: Learn the remarkable story of the service and sacrifice of the “Red Tails” and its impact on civil rights and aviation.

For more information, visit nmspacemuseum.org, or call (575) 437-2840.