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Eugene Bullard: World's First Black Fighter Pilot

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Eugene Bullard: World's First Black Fighter Pilot

Pioneering black aviator Eugene Bullard, descended from slaves, became the worldâ€™s first black fighter pilot, though he was barred from serving the United States because of the color of his skin.

Growing up in Georgia, Bullard faced discrimination and the threat of lynching. He ran away from home at twelve and eventually made his way to France, where he joined the French Foreign Legion and later the Lafayette Flying Corps. He saw fierce combat during World War I and was wounded multiple times. He returned to the United States with a chest full of medals, but once again faced discrimination. Bullard was all but ignored in the United States, even as, at age sixty-four in 1959, he was made a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor.

Eugene Bullardâ€™s is a remarkable story of accomplishment despite racial prejudice. Author Larry Greenlyâ€™s biography includes numerous historical photographs of Bullard throughout his travels.
Country USA
Brand NewSouth Books
Manufacturer NewSouth Books
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2016-09-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781588383266

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