The Tuskegee Airmen

The History and Legacy of America's First Black Fighter Pilots in World War II

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Kenneth Ray

The United States has no shortage of famous military units, from the Civil War's Iron Brigade to the 101st Airborne, but one would be hard pressed to find one that had to go through as many hardships off the field as the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American fighter pilots who overcame Jim Crow at home and official segregation in the military to serve their country in the final years of World War II. In fact, it required a concerted effort by groups such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the extreme circumstances brought about by World War II that the military eventually decided to establish the "Tuskegee Experiment". The black crews trained at Tuskegee before being sent overseas, and even then, they faced discrimination from those who didn't trust them to do more than escort bombers flown by white pilots.

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True American Heroes of WW2.

These heroes battled the enemy abroad to only endure the thoughtless entitlement of White Officers that enforced segregation on Military bases here in America. THEIR COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY. Thank you for overcoming the struggles. Rick!

Well Done

This separated the Tuskegee Airmen fron the myth. Mostly often one embrace the myth and ignore the facts. very well done.

Great read

Very interesting, informative and enjoyable read. These brave Airmen fought the enemy in war and sad, difficult enemies in the armed forces, government and society as well. All that makes their storied success truly heroic. Bless these freedom fighters.

Inspirational

I loved this book and will be listening a few more times...excellent book for anyone who wants to become a pilot or wants to know how these exceptional men contributed to history.

Tuskegee Airmen

It was quite fascinating, but it was too short. I would have loved to hear more.