On the ground, 14 Tuskegee veterans made their way gingerly around the airfield, stopping to gaze fondly at a vintage Stearman PT-17, the type of plane in which they earned their wings.

Barbecue the chicken wings for about 10–15 minutes, turning them over when they’re patched with brown. Check they are really cooked through with the tip of a knife – there should be no pink ...