A 444-day strike against Northwest Airlines left 4,000 union members, including Roy Koch, without jobs after the airline sought to lay off over half its workforce.
Synopsis
A 444-day strike against Northwest Airlines left 4,000 union members, including Roy Koch, without jobs after the airline sought to lay off over half its workforce.
Synopsis
Gerry Beck worked on the restoration of a P-51 Mustang at Tri-State Aviation in Wahpeton, North Dakota. The aircraft, originally flown by the 332d Fighter Group during World War II, had been damaged in a 2004 crash. The restoration took five years and included significant milestones like the mounting of the engine in 2008. On July 22, 2009, the plane took its first flight, just days before its public debut at AirVenture 2009 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The film documents this restoration process and honors the Tuskegee Airmen.
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Why Watch
- See the P-51 Mustang's restoration journey
- Meet the Tuskegee Airmen's flying tribute
- Find out about the 2004 crash aftermath
Did You Know
- The P-51 Mustang became inoperable after a crash in 2004.
- The restoration took place from 2004 to 2009 at Tri-State Aviation.
- Gerry Beck was involved in an aviation collision in 2007 during AirVenture.
- The plane had its first flight on July 22, 2009, before AirVenture 2009.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the film Flight of the Red Tail released?
The film was released on DVD format on November 27, 2009.
What was the original purpose of the P-51 Mustang flown by the 332d Fighter Group?
The P-51 Mustang was used as a bomber escort for the Allied Forces in the European Theatre of World War II.
Where did the restoration of the P-51 Mustang take place?
The five-year restoration occurred at Tri-State Aviation in Wahpeton, North Dakota from 2004 to 2009.
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