african american air pilots

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.

An account of the African Americans who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II.

The author describes his experiences as an African-American fighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, and his life as a military officer before and after desegregation.

Presents the illustrated memoirs of Alexander Jefferson as he relates his experiences as an African-American pilot during World War II, one of thirty-two Tuskegee Airmen to be taken prisoner by the Germans.

Presents an account of the U.S. Army Air Corp's 99th Pursuit Squadron, an all African-American flying unit of World War II.

Forbidden to fly because of their color, Joe-Joe and the men who clean and repair airplanes in the 1920s are so discouraged that the moon cannot even shine, until Joe-Joe's determination lures the moon back. Includes a history of African American pilots.

A history of the 332d Fighter Group, an all-Black flying squadron which achieved recognition for its combat proficiency in World War II.

Tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American pilots, trained at the Tuskegee Institute of Alabama, who overcame obstacles of bigotry and racism to distinguish themselves in service during World War II.

Presents alphabetized biographical profiles of one hundred significant African-American men and women in the fields of aviation and space exploration, describing their early years, education, and career highlights.

Surveys the history of African-American aviators, from the early black aviation community in Chicago in the 1920s through World War II to modern times.