Bibliograph

Black wings, courageous stories of African Americans in aviation and space history, Von Hardesty

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Black wings, courageous stories of African Americans in aviation and space history, Von Hardesty

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and webography (pages 170-173) and index

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collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Black wings

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

133465593

Responsibility statement

Von Hardesty

Sub title

courageous stories of African Americans in aviation and space history

Summary

A history of African Americans in aviation and space cites the efforts of black men and women to promote integration by entering the military, breaking transcontinental records, and joining the space program

Table Of Contents

Barnstormer Bessie Coleman takes to the air -- Facing the headwinds of prejudice -- Long-distance flying -- In the shadow of war -- Tuskegee Airmen -- At full stride -- Into orbit-joining the astronaut corps

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Courageous stories of African Americans in aviation and space history

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