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Harlemite Eugene Jacques Bullard The First African American Fighter Pilot

Posted on October 5, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Eugene Jacques Bullard (1894-1961) was the first African American to fly a fighter plane and was known as the “black swallow of death” for his courage during missions. He led a colorful life, much of it in Europe. Continue reading →

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