News Release

WWII-Era Flight Simulator Restored at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Link Trainer with plane in background

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News Release Date: April 15, 2021

Contact: Tuskegee Airmen NHS, [phone]

TUSKEGEE, AL – With generous help from Friends of Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Inc. the flight simulator inside Hangar 1 has been completely restored to a “like new” condition and appearance. The simulator, manufactured by Link Aviation Devices during World War II, was a vital piece of training equipment used by the Tuskegee Airmen at Moton Field. The current trainer, an interactive display, had fallen into disrepair, having been “loved to death” by thousands of visitors to the site since 2008. In January 2021 an extensive refurbishment was completed.

Presently, the historic structures within the park remain closed due to the pandemic, but upon reopening, the Link Trainer will be a major part of the educational aspect of field trips for students, and the visitor experience for those seeking a glimpse into the training regimen of the Airmen. To learn more about the Link Trainer visit Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site - Posts | Facebook

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, was authorized by Congress in 1998. It was established to commemorate the struggle and triumph of the Tuskegee Airmen at Moton Field, site of the primary African American flight training facility during World War II, and their contributions to the integration of the U.S. military and subsequent civil rights advancements. For further information, call [phone].

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