Eugene Jacques Bullard, Combat Pilot (Pt. 1)

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Society & Culture, History

4.2 • 24.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2022

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Bullard is often described as the first Black American fighter pilot – which is true – but he also had a full and fascinating life beyond that. This episode covers his travels before WWI and his military career.

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