The Story of By Request

By Request is a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen—the legendary Red Tails—Black fighter pilots who defied segregation, shattered doubt, and earned the trust of bomber crews during World War II.

At a time when they were underestimated and restricted by racism, the Red Tails distinguished themselves through discipline, skill, and unmatched mission success. Their reputation became so strong that white bomber pilots began requesting Tuskegee Airmen as their escorts—an extraordinary reversal in a segregated military.

This design honors excellence under pressure, earned respect, and the undeniable truth that skill and integrity speak louder than prejudice. By Request is wearable recognition for heroes who changed history not by permission, but by performance.