bullard, eugene jacques

Biography of Eugene Jacques Bullard, the world's first black fighter pilot. Discusses Eugene's early life in racist Georgia and how he fled to France, joined the French Foreign Legion, learned to fly, and distinguished himself in both World War I and World War II.

Chronicles the life of Eugene Bullard, the first African-American fighter pilot, discussing his lifelong search for respect, which led him to leave the U.S. and take up residence in Paris.