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The Story of Britain’s Black Airmen
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The Story of Britain’s Black Airmen

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The inspiring story of the brave but forgotten Black pilots who helped win the Second World War

ISBN: 9780702307423 Author: Chimbiri,K., N. Publisher: Scholastic Publication Date: 1st September 2022 Imprint: Scholastic Cover: Hardback Dewey: 358.4008996041 (edition:23) Pages: 71 Language: English Readership: Ages 5-12 / Code: B Subjects: African history: pre-colonial period, Air forces & warfare, Aviation skills / piloting, Children's / Teenage general interest: History & the past, Children's / Teenage general interest: Transport & vehicles, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Self-awareness & sel, Children's / Teenage social issues: Migration & refugees, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, First World War, Migration, immigration & emigration, Second World War, Slavery & abolition of slavery

 

Explore the fascinating, rarely heard stories of Black airmen during the First and Second World Wars.

The Story of Britain’s Black Airmen celebrates the inspiring contributions of people of African descent to British aviation.

From pilots to ground crew, and with tales from across the globe, the story of Britain’s Black airmen is an important part of the history of flying.

By aiming for the skies, many of them helped to bring about changes that are still making our world a better place.

  • Includes inspirational key figures such as Cy Grant, Errol Barrow, Sam King and John Henry Smythe
  • With full-colour illustration by Grenadian illustrator Elizabeth Lander
  • For readers aged 8+

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