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Tails — Red

Directed by Anthony Hemingway and produced by George Lucas, the movie Red Tails was a passion project Lucas developed for over 20 years. It remains a significant, though debated, piece of cinema history:

: They were famous for their dedication to protecting Allied bombers. While most fighter groups often left their formations to chase enemy aircraft for "glory," the Red Tails stayed close to the bombers. Red Tails

The nickname "Red Tails" comes from the distinctive deep red paint used on the tails of the P-51 Mustangs flown by the during World War II. Their record is one of the most distinguished in American military history: Directed by Anthony Hemingway and produced by George