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Aug 07, 2018 | ISBN 9780399541940 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Aug 07, 2018 | ISBN 9780399541957 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Aug 07, 2018 | 62 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Aug 07, 2018 | ISBN 9780399541940 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Aug 07, 2018 | ISBN 9780399541957 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Aug 07, 2018 | ISBN 9780525636748 | Middle Grade (8-12)
62 Minutes
African-American military pilots who fought in World War II Brave heroes who overcame racial prejudice Their nickname was “the Red Tails”
It’s up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the United States win World War II.During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren’t considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this book details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces.
Sherri L. Smith is the author of several novels for young adults, including the critically acclaimed The Blossom and the… More about Sherri L. Smith
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