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The A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman

Colonel Charles Dryden talked about his book, The A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman, published by University of Alabama Press. He descr… read more

Colonel Charles Dryden talked about his book, The A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman, published by University of Alabama Press. He described the time he spent serving as a Tuskegee airman and the original purpose of the Tuskegee Airmen project and its accomplishments. Colonel Dryden talked about the legacy of the airmen and answered questions regarding his experiences.

Charles Dryden was selected in August 1941 for Aviation Cadet training at the Tuskegee Flying School in Alabama. He was in the second class of black pilots to graduate from the U.S. Army Air Corp in American history. close

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The A-Train: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman

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Program ID:
176374-6
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
First Aired:
May 10, 2003 | 9:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Nov 12, 2006 | 4:56am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • May 10, 2003 | 9:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 07, 2003 | 9:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 09, 2003 | 3:28pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 12, 2006 | 4:56am EST | C-SPAN 2
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