The men and women who participated in the "Tuskegee Experiment"
were truly pioneers in the creation of our modern integrated armed
forces. There are many sources including textbooks, biographies,
and museum brochures that provide insight into the long list of
notable accomplishments by the Tuskegee Airmen. One of the most
notable is their well-documented accomplishment of having never
lost a bomber under their protective escort. This feat placed the
99th Fighter Squadron and the rest of the 332nd Fighter Group among
the allied elite during the campaign through the perilous skies of
WW II Europe. The following pages delve into the reasons for their
remarkable record by examining various sources including unit
histories, correspondence, mission reports, and biographies. The
key points that arise from the sources are the impact of several
key members of the unit leadership, the importance of quality
training, strict discipline and adherence to escort tactics, and
the quality and character of the individual airmen.
General
Imprint: |
Biblioscholar
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2012 |
First published: |
October 2012 |
Authors: |
Joel L. Carey
|
Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 2mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
42 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-288-23039-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
LSN: |
1-288-23039-7 |
Barcode: |
9781288230396 |
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