Into the Tiger's Jaw: America's First Black Marine Aviator Bay of Bengal South Limit 53� 29'

South Limit 53� 29'

Scrabster Harbour (1:7500)

The star represents the independent nation of Saba and it's golden color is meant to represent the affection it's citizens feel toward their country as well as the natural mineral wealth of the region

ISBN: 9781917308335

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Into the Tiger's Jaw: America's First Black Marine Aviator Bay of Bengal South Limit 53� 29'Overview "Like many 18 year olds who sign up to serve with the U. S. Navy, Petersen was looking for adventure when he enlisted. The difference between him and the average kid of 1950, when he enlisted, was that Petersen was African American. At the time military opportunities were limited for blacks, so it was remarkable that Petersen, revealed here as an intense go getter, was admitted to the highly competitive naval aviation cadet program. He would