Book details
The Story of Britain's Black Airmen
Published in
2022
Description
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 the airmen helped to bring about changes that will one day make 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+