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202444 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The Real Red Tails

202444 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A WWII plane belonging to a Tuskegee Airman lies submerged in Lake Huron, where underwater archaeology reveals its 80-year-old mystery.

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A WWII plane belonging to a Tuskegee Airman lies submerged in Lake Huron, where underwater archaeology reveals its 80-year-old mystery.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralphcast

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A submerged WWII plane rests in Lake Huron, belonging to a Tuskegee Airman. The Real Red Tails follows underwater archaeologists as they recover the aircraft, which has been lost for 80 years. The film includes firsthand accounts from veterans and historians, detailing the challenges faced during the recovery process. It also addresses the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their contributions during World War II. Stunning footage of the wreck complements the narrative throughout the 44-minute documentary.

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