"Double Vee", a restored North American T-6 Texan, once used by the Tuskegee Airmen taxis on the runway.

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This is the only known existing aircraft to have been actually used by the Tuskegee Airmen. This aircraft, manufactured in 1943 has been expertly restored under the direction of Steve Cowell. He shows it at select air shows around the country now.

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Size: 5123px × 3433px
Location: Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, Arizona, USA
Photo credit: © BG Motorsports / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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