The Tuskegee Airmen
Publication Information
Mankato, MN : The Child's World, [2021].
Physical Description
32 pages : illustrations, color map ; 25 cm
Summary
In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. Learn about this group of exceptional pilots, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
- In a time of war
- The Tuskegee Army Air Field
- Training and deployment
- Proving themselves
- Hard-won recognition
- A double victory
- Think about it
- Time line.
Subjects
- World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations, American > Juvenile literature.
- World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, African American > Juvenile literature.
- African American air pilots > Juvenile literature.
- World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations, American.
- World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, African American.
- African American air pilots.
- Tuskegee Army Air Field (Ala.) > Juvenile literature.
- Tuskegee Army Air Field (Ala.)
- United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 99th > Juvenile literature.
- United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd > History > Juvenile literature.
- United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 99th.
- United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd.