PA Veterans Museum
www.paveteransmuseum.org

On Freedom’s Wings, Bound for Glory: The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen

Teach middle school and high school students about history and the achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen.

During WWII, the first African-American fighter pilots were trained at an all-black air field called Tuskegee.  The pilots became known as “Tuskegee Airmen.” These valiant men fought two wars back then: one against the Nazi regime and one against racism.  In both battles, their record was distinguished.

Applying their expertise in history and the military, JPL team members created a powerful 38-minute film featuring the famed Tuskegee Airmen. Their story is told through the testimonials of three highly decorated and pioneering African-American veterans. The documentary holds the viewer’s attention with dynamic stories of war and emotionally compelling comments from veterans that remind us all, as one Tuskegee Airmen said, “Happenstance of birth doesn’t determine talent and skills.”

The film is being shown at the PA Veterans Museum and will also be used to educate students across Pennsylvania. 

JPL’s relationship with the Museum began when the Harrisburg-based communications company created content for the interactive, educational kiosks for the Museum‘s permanent display.  In the future, JPL Productions will produce three additional documentaries for the PA Veterans Museum.

“I talked to some of the children and they are the ones we wanted to reach and they loved it. Not one or two, I talked to 10 or 15 of these kids and I said 'Did we hit home with you? Did you feel it? And they said 'Yes'. “

Ed Buffman, Chairman of the Board
PA Veterans Museum

“The legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen is a story that must be told and told again. The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum is dedicated to delivering educational tools and resources designed to capture the realities of what our WWII veterans experienced so that their honor and service is never forgotten.”

Bob McMahon
Executive Secretary and Mayor of Media, PA
PA Veterans Museum

“I am incorporating this material in to my curriculum” 
Philadelphia high-school teacher


“I’d like to see more films like this. I learned a lot.”
High-school student


“This film should be seen in all classrooms”
High-school teacher


“I liked the film. I want to tell my mom about it”
Student