A-train - Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman (Paperback, New edition)

A-Train is the story of one of the black Americans who, during World War II, graduated from Tuskegee (AL) Flying School and served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps' 99th Pursuit Squadron. Charles W. Dryden presents a fast-paced, balanced, and personal account of what it was like to prepare for a career traditionally closed to African Americans, how he coped with the frustrations and dangers of combat, and how he, along with many fellow black pilots, navigators, bombardiers, and crewmen, emerged with a magnificent war record. Under the command of Colonel Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the Tuskegee airmen fought over North Africa, Sicily, and Europe, escorting American bomber crews who respected their ""no-losses"" record. Some were shot down, many of them were killed or captured by the enemy, and several won medals of valor and honor. But the airmen still faced great barriers of racial prejudice in the armed forces and at home. As a member of that elite group of young pilots who fought for their country overseas while being denied civil liberties at home. Dryden presents an eloquent story that will touch each and every reader.

General

Imprint:	The University of Alabama Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2002
First published:	June 2002
Authors:	Charles W. Dryden
Foreword by:	Benjamin O. Davis Jr.
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	440
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8173-1266-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Special & elite forces Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Biography > General
LSN:	0-8173-1266-8
Barcode:	9780817312664

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