Movie Review: Red Tails

"Red Tails," is a new release rated PG 13, for some language and war scenes. The plot of the story focuses on the first black US fighter pilots during WWII. Children from middle school through high school would have sufficient historical background to feel the reverberation of civil rights history prior to and later than this period, and appreciate the contribution these young men made. The characters present the skill and courage prerequisite for success as a fighter pilot, and keep the youth, audacity, and energy at the proper high level for the task at hand. Kids of all ethnicities should enjoy this film because it is a story of confidence and comradery.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485985/
Along with viewing the fantastic aerial scenes, it is possible to see some of the actual vintage planes in flight at air shows across the country, as well as static displays in air museums. These are amazing teachable moments for engineering, history, career opportunities. Plus, they are just so cool. The aircraft up close is like a work of art that's created to kill.
Our small SoCal airport has an airshow every fall, and I counted it a privilege to see the WWII vintage planes upclose (probably closer than the air crew on the aircraft carriers in the Pacific) because my dad flew the F4 Corsair--the dark blue plane with folded up wings--and was later instructor pilot for the other planes.

                                               F4 U Corsair, Apple Valley Air Show