The Story of Britain's Black Airmen

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 them helped to bring about changes
that are still making 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+

Summary

The inspiring story of the brave but forgotten Black pilots who helpedwin the Second World War

Product details

• Authors: K N Chimbiri, K. N. Chimbiri, Chimbiri K. N.
• Assisted by: Elizabeth Lander (Illustration)
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2022
• EAN: 9780702307423
• ISBN: 978-0-7023-0742-3
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 208 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 200 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Military & Wars, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Relating to Black British Caribbean people, Relating to Black British African people, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Interest age: from c 8 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Warfare, battles, armed forces (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees