Eyewitness to the Tuskegee Airmen

Written by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Part of the Eyewitness to World War II series

Discover the daring missions of the first black U.S. military pilots.

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32 pages· 2,891 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud· 710L

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Uncover the courageous history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the trailblazing black pilots who defied odds to fly for the U.S. military. Explore their daring missions and the challenges they faced in a segregated world. What drove these pioneers to soar against adversity, and how did they change the course of history? Dive into a narrative filled with primary-source quotes and captivating facts that bring their incredible journey to life.

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Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history and daring missions of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black pilots to fly for the U.S. military. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

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