Enjoy a chance to see military planes up close while checking out a place often closed to the public.

A team of divers have been trolling the deep, cold waters of Lake Huron off Michigan’s Thumb for several weeks each of the past few years searching for scattered pieces of aviation — and Black military — history.

The museum received a $500,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to attend its youth program. It’s part of the FAA’s $10 million effort to educate students on careers in aviation.

The Tuskegee Airmen Detroit Chapter wishes “Top Gun” World War II veteran Lt. Colonel Harry T. Stewart, Jr a happy 98th birthday.

Alexander Jefferson, who served with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, has died.

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, Charles McGee, who flew fighter combat missions over three wars, has died.

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson was one of the first Tuskegee Airmen escorting bombers in World War II.

Wreckage from a plane crash that happened decades ago is now on display at a Detroit museum with a very rich history.

February is Black History Month and all month long we have been introducing you to some of the people who helped shape our history. Harry explained that the name “Tuskegee Airmen” came from an author in the late 1950′s who wanted to write about all the black airmen who fought in World War II. Mark was inspired to become an United States Air Force pilot by the constant visits the Tuskegee airmen made at his school throughout his childhood. Both airmen are a part of the Tuskegee Airmen Museum that is hosting a Career Fair on February 22nd. The event will allow adults and students to view Tuskegee Airmen artifacts and speak to veterans.

Lumpkin, a Los Angeles native, died Dec. 26, according to a statement from Los Angeles City College, which he attended from 1938 to 1940. Theodore Lumpkin Jr. was just days short of his 101st birthday. Lumpkin, a Los Angeles native, died Dec. 26, according to a statement from Los Angeles City College, which he attended from 1938 to 1940. The Tuskegee Airmen escorted bombers in Europe. In 2007, the Tuskegee Airmen were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

Lt. Co. Harry T. Stewart Jr. is 95 years old and is one of only a dozen living Tuskegee Airmen combat pilots from World War II. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.