african american air pilots

African-Americans battle prejudice at home to become fighter pilots during World War II. Covers early black aviation, and struggles and glories of the 99th Fighter Squadron which trained near Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

A biography of Col. Charles E. McGee, record holder for the highest three-war total of fighter combat missions in U.S. Air Force history, tracing his military career from World War II when he began his service as one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, through the Vietnam War.

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.