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Tall thick 8vo. lii, 807, [1]] pp. Photo frontisp., with maps, numerous photo plates. Dark blue publisher's cloth, gilt badge lozenge on front cover, gilt lettering on spine, map-illustrated endpapers (minor shelfwear, dustsoiling), w/ d.j. wraparound map cover art (edgewear, small closed tears), still VG/VG copy. First edition of this informative 6th Volume in the series, devoted to the development of an effective air organization, building and distributing aircraft, as well as recruitment and crucial training of air personnel. Of particular interest are the sections and challenges on recruiting and training African-American pilots during World War II, with Army Air Force records revealing that African-Americans only filled less than 6.5% of personnel during the War, and does include a specific chapter on the famed Tuskegee Flying School, along with their programs. In addition, there are also included sections on flying schools and recruitment of Women for ferrying services, and air depot slots.