Eugene Bullard - Wikipedia
Eugene Jacques Bullard (born Eugene James Bullard; October 9, 1895 – October 12, 1961) was one of the first African-American military pilots, [1] [2] although Bullard flew for France, not the …
Meet Eugene Bullard, The Black Fighter Pilot Who Became A WWI …
Apr 5, 2021 · During World War I, Eugene Bullard made history as the first African American military pilot — by fighting for France. On December 22, 1959, the Today Show had an …
Eugene Jacques Bullard - National Museum of the USAF
In August of 1917 Eugene Jacques Bullard, an American volunteer in the French army, became the first African American military pilot and one of only a few blacks pilot in World War I. Born …
Eugene Bullard, a Pilot’s Struggle for Freedom
Feb 7, 2024 · Trained by the “Dixie Kid” and drawing admiration from Jack Johnson, two legendary African American boxers, Eugene Bullard toured Europe and North Africa, winning …
Eugene James “Jacques” Bullard (1895-1961) - Blackpast
Oct 6, 2010 · Eugene James (Jacques) Bullard, the first African American combat aviator, was known as the “black swallow of death” for his courage during missions. He led a colorful life, …
Eugene Bullard, the World’s First Black Fighter Pilot - MSN
Eugene Bullard survived some of the deadliest battles in military history, became the world’s first Black fighter pilot, and even had his own monkey sidekick—and all before the age of 30. He ...
Eugene Bullard - Black Swallow of Death - historiccolumbus.com
Feb 22, 2024 · Born in a three-room shotgun house on Talbotton Avenue in 1895, Eugene Bullard was destined for a life of adventure and achievement unprecedented by southern Black men …
The Life of Eugene Bullard - The Museum of Flight
Oct 6, 2022 · If Hollywood is searching for the subject of the next hit miniseries, the first black American fighter pilot Eugene Bullard should definitely make the shortlist. Eugene "Gene" …
How 'Black Swallow of Death' Became an American Hero of …
Oct 24, 2020 · In his lifetime, Eugene Bullard was a boxer, infantryman, fighter pilot and veteran of two World Wars. (U.S. Air Force photo) Becoming a Black pilot was unheard of in 1916 -- …
Harlem’s ‘French’ Hero: The Multi-Talented Eugene Bullard
Aug 29, 2023 · Eugene Bullard was an African-American who volunteered to fight in Europe for liberties denied him at home - he was beaten in the Peekskill Riot.