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Tuskegee in Philadelphia : rising to the challenge / Robert J.Kodosky.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kodosky, Robert J., 1967- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd.
- World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American.
- World War, 1939-1945--Participation, African American.
- Airmen.
- African American air pilots.
- Military participation--African American.
- Military operations, Aerial--American.
- Armed Forces--African Americans.
- Genre:
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Charleston, South Carolina : The History Press, [2020]
- Summary:
- "At the outbreak of World War II, Philadelphia heeded the call, including the valiant airmen and women of Tuskeegee. Although trained in Alabama, the prestigious unit comprised dozens of Philadelphia-area natives, second only to Chicago in the country. They served as fighter pilots, bombers, nurses and mechanics, as well as in many other support roles. The African American service members had to overcome racism and sexism on the homefront in order to serve with great distinction..."--Back cover.
- Contents:
- 1 Ladies First: The Women of Tuskegee p. 33
- 2 Learning to Fly: The Trainers of Tuskegee p. 51
- 3 The Bombers: Bringing the Fight Home p. 67
- 4 The Ground Grew beneath Their Wings: The Mechanics of the Tuskegee Airmen p. 85
- 5 Essential Escorts: The Fighter Pilots of Tuskegee p. 109
- 6 Necessary Medicine: Medical Care and Experimentation at Tuskegee p. 125.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-4396-6892-2
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