The Tuskegee Airmen

1995, 106 minutes, Rated M

"Courage Knows No Colour"

Based on the true story of the 332nd Airborne. This is the true story of the U.S. Army's "Fighting 99th" - the first squardrom of African-American combat fighter pilots. Against all odds - the prejudice and humiliation, the distrust and vengeful behaviour of senior white officers - this squadron learned how to survive at any price. With devastating precision the black pilot down more than 400 German aircraft without losing a single plane to enemy fire in more than 200 bomber escort missions. This is their remarkable and courageous story - a story that has waited 50 years to be told, a story that will shock and enrage you - a final tribute to the unsung heroes of World War II, The Tuskegee Airmen.