The Tuskegee Airmen Guide

: Black cadets were often subjected to more intense scrutiny and higher standards than white cadets in an effort to make the "experiment" fail.

: Despite these obstacles, 996 pilots graduated from the program. They were supported by nearly 14,000 ground crew, including mechanics, navigators, and nurses, who were all part of the Tuskegee experience. "By Request": The Red Tail Legend The Tuskegee Airmen

The cadets faced a double-edged sword: the brutal standards of the Army Air Corps and the harsh reality of Jim Crow Alabama. : Black cadets were often subjected to more