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There was only one American black pilot in WWI. His name was Eugene Jacques Bullard. His nickname was 'Black Swallow of Death'. There are books on him: The Black Swallow of Death: The Incredible Story of Eugene Jacques Bullard, The World's First Black Combat Aviator by P.J. Carisella and James W. Ryan and another one called Eugene Bullard: Black Expatriate in Jazz-Age Paris written by Craig Lloyd.
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What was the significance of the Mariana Turkey Shoot during World War 2?
It was the single largest air battle of the war between the Japanese and the American air services. It also decimated the last of the veteran pilots of the Japanese air service. After that they didn't have any sizeable number of veteran pilots to train the new pilots. After the Mariana Turkey shoot the Kamakazi became prevalent as it required very little training.
Are any World War 2 glider pilots who participated in the D-Day landings still alive?
yes, there is.
Who were the arican American fighter piolots who fought in world war 2?
The African American fighter pilots who fought in WWII are called the Tuskegee Airmen and they won more medals than any air unit in WWII. If you ever see the movie about them listed on TV it is well worth watching.
What did a pilot do in World War 2?
First of all there was no branch called the Air Force during World War 2 in any of the Allied Forces. They were either Army Air Force, Marine Air Force and Navy Air Forces and the Brits added the word Royal to their forces. If you added up all the "air forces" of Russia, The US, The UK and other nations you would have a total that could surpass several hundred thousand. The Germans and Italians had aviators too. If you add them then you definitely surpass many hundreds of thousand of pilots flying during World War 2.
Were any American soldiers stationed in the South-East London area during World War 2?
During World War 2 there were, and still are, soldiers stationed all over Europe. It is possible, though not confirmed, that there were American soldiers stationed in South-East London during World War 2.
Were there any American pilots that were aces in Europe and the Pacific during World War 2?
Possible so
Do pilots get any time at home?
They do there are many pilots in the world to do the flights
Tuskegee Airman?
Unit of African American pilots that fought in World War II; got more awards then any other unit.
What was the significance of the Mariana Turkey Shoot during World War 2?
It was the single largest air battle of the war between the Japanese and the American air services. It also decimated the last of the veteran pilots of the Japanese air service. After that they didn't have any sizeable number of veteran pilots to train the new pilots. After the Mariana Turkey shoot the Kamakazi became prevalent as it required very little training.
How many German pilots died in World War 1?
Many German pilots died in world war two I'm pretty sure no one is exactly for sure but there may be some one out there who does know and type any comments and if you have any corrections please make them thanks
Are any World War 2 glider pilots who participated in the D-Day landings still alive?
yes, there is.
Do American black bears have any relationships to humans?
no
Do helicopter pilots have para shoots?
I don't believe any helicopter pilots have parachutes.
Can you be black and American?
Yeah, it's normally called African-American. But even if not African-American, you can be of any skin complexion and be an American.
Are there any African American or black people in Egypt AL?
No, except you.
Are there any members from Black Veil Brides who are of hispanic decent?
They are all American and Ashley is Native american.
Who was Major Gregory Boyington?
Also known as Pappy Boyington, he lead a handfull of misfit pilots during the Pacific Theater operations during the second world war. This outfit were nicknamed the Black Sheep. Famous enough, that a tv series was creates around their exploits. 2nd Answer: The popular literature in Boyington's time created myths that were just not true. Boyington's Black Sheep squadron was composed of the same type of pilots that any other squadron would have had. The idea that they were misfits was totally invented by the entertainment industry, and is completely untrue. Also, his approximately 40 pilots were considerably more than a handful,
