The Tuskegee Airmen Chronology: A Detailed Timeline of the Red Tails and Other Black Pilots of World War II

Haulman (The Tuskegee Airmen, An Illustrated History, 1939–1949), chief of the organizational-histories branch of the Air Force Historical Research Agency, compiles a quick and comprehensive reference volume on the history of the Tuskegee Airmen— the black airmen who were trained, mostly in Tuskegee, Ala., to fly in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. This straightforward chronological account focuses on the war years, but includes events before and after as well. Haulman highlights important operational missions and important noncombat events, such as significant firsts for African-Americans in the military, confrontations over race with white military leaders, and the activities of important African-American aviation leaders. Though focused on the war years, the chronology extends into the 21st century, revealing the subsequent careers of the Tuskegee airmen and other related information, including films made about the airmen. This is a specialty book that is designed for those who are already familiar with the general history of the airmen and an invaluable reference for anyone interested in WWII aviation, the history of the U.S. Air Force, and the history of African-Americans and civil rights. (Jan.)