Officially, they were the 332nd Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Force, but you probably know them as the Tuskegee Airmen.

Also called the "Red Tails" in World War II, this group was the first of African American military aviators.

People in the community had a chance to learn more about these brave men, through a traveling exhibit that came to Erie.

Actor Nate Parker was in the movie Red Tails, which chronicled the airmen's service, and he visited Erie to see part of the history he portrayed.

He said the movie and the exhibit brought awareness about the struggles of segregation the airmen faced.

A refurbished P51-C Mustang plane flown by the airmen was on site, and crowds got to see it in action.

It was flown by a pilot whose father was one of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Pilot Brad Lang honored his father's service as he flew on Saturday, and he hoped to pass that inspiration on to younger generations.

Parents brought their children to the event, held at North Coast Flight School, to teach them about their nation's history and show them that like the airmen of the Red Tail Squadron, they can overcome adversity to reach their goals.