Today is Veterans Day and Lucasfilm is honoring those who serve with a new educational initiative. They are featuring a spotlight on the Tuskegee Airmen with their latest educational social media campaign.
The Tuskegee Airmen flew nearly 1,500 missions and shot down 112 German aircraft. These men flew above prejudice, racism and hate to serve their country and drive positive change in America. Their impressive performance earned them more than 150 Distinguished Flying crosses and helped lead to the racial integration of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The free educational content is accessible accessible here.
The Tuskegee Airmen were not just heroes during World War II, they were courageous changemakers in their communities. Their accomplishments paved the way for the civil rights movement and the desegregation of the military. Lucasfilm is proud to celebrate their legacy on Veterans Day and beyond, and we hope that their story will be passed down for many generations to come. There are no better role models for us all.
– Lucasfilm General Manager Lynwen Brennan
FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY IS FREELY AVAILABLE
Lucasfilm’s feature-length documentaryDouble Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War is now available on YouTube. You can watch a preview below, and two feature-length versions that vary in running time are available:
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