Are you asking about the movie? Or the real Tuskegee Airmen? The Tuskegee Airmen were forced to Fly P-40 mustangs, which were very inferior compared to the P-51 mustangs white squadrons were awarded. They were also believed to be far less intelligent than white aviators, even tho they performed better. A common myth is that they never lost a bomber, but actual statistics show that they averaged a loss of 25 bombers, which is less than a normal average of 45 for other squadrons. A commander in the 99th assigned fighter group complained about performance, Brig. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis had to defend his men in front of a war committee. And rather than being sent home, the 99th was moved to Italy where they served alongside white pilots of the 79th fighter group. The Tuskegee Airmen ended the war with an impressive legacy. They destroyed nearly 1,000 rail cars and transport vehicles. Damaged 237 German planes on the ground, and another 36 in the air. Unfortunately 66 trained Tuskegee aviators were killed in action, and 36 were captured as POWs after being shot down. Tuskegee Airmen Daniel James Jr. went on to become the first African american four star general.
