I Wanted to be a Pilot - The Making of a Tuskegee Airman

I Wanted to be a Pilot tells the story of Franklin J. Macon-one of the less than 100 living Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen-who fascinates readers with his lively stories of a dyslexic, mischievous boy who struggles in school, but overcome all the obstacles to change history.

About the author

Franklin J. Macon, Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, is an active member and former President of the Hubert L. ¿Hooks¿ Jones Chapter Tuskegee Airmen. Frank has spent nearly a century in the world of aviation. As a dyslexic, an aircraft inspector, an airplane mechanic, a research analyst for Scott Science and Technology, and pilot, Frank is a sought-after speaker on the topics of Tuskegee, Black History, WWII, and dyslexia. Frank is a proud member of the Palmer (Colorado Springs Main High) High School Hall of Fame and has lived in Colorado Springs since 1923.

Summary

I Wanted to be a Pilot tells the story of Franklin J. Macon—one of the less than 100 living Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen—who fascinates readers with his lively stories of a dyslexic, mischievous boy who struggles in school, but overcome all the obstacles to change history.

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth G Harper, Elizabeth G. Harper, Franklin J Macon, Franklin J. Macon
• Assisted by: Michael E. Fossum (Foreword)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 13 to 18
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781683509622
• ISBN: 978-1-68350-962-2
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 222 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 438 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Topics / Special Needs, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / History / Military & Wars