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Tuskegee airmen / Barry M. Stentiford.

Author/creator Stentiford, Barry M.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, ©2012.
Descriptionxxvi, 223 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subject(s)
United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd.
United States. Army Air Forces. Composite Group, 477th.
United States. Army Air Forces--African American troops.
World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945--Regimental histories --United States.
World War, 1939-1945--Participation, African American.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns --Europe.
African American fighter pilots--History.
Series Landmarks of the American mosaic
Landmarks of the American mosaic. ^A1108315
Contents A legacy to build on -- The experiment -- Deployment -- The Tuskegee airmen meet the challenge -- A separate black air force -- Dangerous enemies -- Afterword: the legacy of the Tuskegee airmen.
Abstract Traces the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to serve in the United States military, recounting their service during World War II, discussing the controversies surrounding the group, describing their training, and exploring how the group influenced the civil rights movement.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011013524
ISBN9780313386848 (hardcopy : alk. paper)
ISBN0313386846 (hardcopy : alk. paper)
ISBN9780313386855 (ebook)
ISBN0313386854 (ebook)

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Ronnie Barnes African American Collection D790.252 332ND .S74 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold
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