Donors, Contributors to and Sponsors of the Red Tail Project

One of the greatest aspects of this project is how wide the support is for it has been. Most of the work has been made possible through the generous contributions of individuals. The list of donors includes original WWII Tuskegee Airmen combat pilots; to Air Force Generals; to the State of Minnesota; to the guy down the street.

The efforts of volunteers have also brought to life many special events. For example, there have been several art shows in California where half of the proceeds were presented to the Red Tail Project. A pilot donated all of the revenue he raised selling rides in a T-6 Texan, the type of aircraft the Tuskegee Airmen trained in.

The following represents only a portion of the individuals, corporations and organizations which have made contributions to the Red Tail Project:

Honor Roll:
In Honor of Major Joseph Gomer

Memorials:
In Memory of Kosta Asselanis
In Memory of Ralph Ferry

Grants and Challenges:
The State of Minnesota
$100,000 matching challenge grant

Veterans Organizations Sponsors:
American Legion Post 39
American Legion Post 121
American Legion Post 150
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7555
Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota

Commercial Sponsors:
Cirrus Design Corporation - www.cirrusdesign.com
Fighter Pilots USA are promoting our project .
For a "dog fight" experience contact www.fighterpilotsusa.com.
Fish Family Foundation - Saint Paul, MN
Federal Express
Mr. Jerry Piaza
X-tra Lite Display
Northwest Airlines

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Tuskegee Airmen Sponsors:
Reuben Bilbo (TAI)
Charles McGee

Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Original Tuskegee Airman: Flew P-51C "Kitten" in WWII. Also flew combat missions in Korea and Vietnam.

Kenneth O. Wofford

Colonel, USAF (Retired) [Back row, furthest right]
Original Tuskegee Airman ~ flew P-40s and P-47s. Head of Minnesota Department of Transportation Aviation Division for many years.

Elmer D. Jones

Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Original Tuskegee Airman
Commanding Officer 366 Air Service Squadron