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In 1941, having a German plane crash near your house is exciting, but when twelve-year-old Peter Dixon and his friend Kim find a wounded German airman, Peter is faced with a dilemma--should he help take care of the man as Kim wants to do, or report him to the soldiers searching for him?
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"A picture book biography on Alton Yates, a Black man who served in the Air Force in the 1950s and contributed to key research on flight safety for pilots and passengers. After returning home, Alton dedicated his life to standing against Jim Crow and fighting for racial equality"--
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"The National Security Act of 1947 created the Department of the Air Force, but the US Air Force's history began well before that. Originally part of the army, the US Air Force began as the US Army Signal Corps in 1907. Since then, the branch has progressed greatly, constantly using the latest technology. Through accessible text and eye-catching photographs, readers of this engaging volume learn all about the US Air Force, past and present, and get...
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"In May 1942, a German U-boat torpedoed two unarmed Mexican oil tankers off the Gulf Coast, forcing Mexico to enter World War II. With the help of United States President Roosevelt, Mexican President Camacho arranged to send one Air Force squadron to fight in the war. Thirty-eight of Mexico's top pilots, and about two hundred sixty additional military crew, were carefully selected to form the 201st Air Force Squadron, also known as the Aztec Eagles....
5) Air Force
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"Learn about the different jobs in the U.S. Air Force and what it takes to be an airman."--
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"Airmen in the U.S. Air Force dedicate their lives to serving their country. But this doesn t always mean that service is spent in battle. Airmen have a variety of roles. Some roles are ones you would expect. But others, in addition to their day-to-day life, can be pretty surprising." --
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"In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Air Force, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Air Force's duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, a Branch Recap lists stats and dates about...
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"Major Mary Jennings Hegar helped fight off a group of 150 Taliban soldiers while landing a U.S. air force helicopter. Compelling real life stories in this book about careers in the air force will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for you. Learn about the many careers the air force offers and the skills needed to make you the candidate with the right stuff"--
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"Calvin Spann was a fighter pilot during World War II, when the US military was segregated. He fought with the African American flying force the Tuskegee Airmen. Calvin Spann: Daring Fighter Pilot explores Spann's life and legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--Amazon.com.
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Vietnam volume 4
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One of four friends who have volunteered to fight in the Vietnam War, the intellectual Beck is in the Air Force, where he is part of a crew spraying Agent Orange, but the destruction of the jungle and his isolation from the fighting going on below is starting to effect him.
16) U.S. Air Force
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"Learn about the powerful soldiers who make up the U.S. Air Force, including what they do and the training it takes to become one"--