Eugene Bullard : world's first Black fighter pilot

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  • Larry W. Greenly.
  • Greenly, Larry W.
  • Montgomery : New South Books, [2013]
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    J92 Bullard
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    Summary

    Presents the life of the African American pilot who flew missions for France during World War I, experienced racial discrimination in the United States, was beaten in the Peekskill Riots of 1949, and became a member of the French Legion of Honor.

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    Contents

    • Preface p. ix
    • Prologue p. 3
    • 1 Childhood p. 5
    • 2 Journey p. 12
    • 3 Paris p. 30
    • 4 French Foreign Legion p. 33
    • 5 Lafayette Flying Corps p. 61
    • 6 Between the Wars p. 106
    • 7 New York p. 127
    • Epilogue p. 135
    • French Pronunciation Guide p. 138
    • Further Reading p. 142
    • Index p. 143
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    Description:
    xii, 147 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
    Published:
    Montgomery : New South Books, [2013]
    Language:
    English
    Notes:
    Includes bibliographical references (page 142) and index.
    ISBN:
    9781588382801
    158838280X
    OCLC Number:
    783165143
    Other Identifiers:
    LCCN: 2012036425

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