The School the Aztec Eagles Built by Dorinda Nicholson

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The School the Aztec Eagles Built by Dorinda Nicholson

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The School the Aztec Eagles Built by Dorinda Nicholson

In May 1942, German U-boats torpedoed two unarmed Mexican oil tankers off the Gulf Coast, forcing Mexico to enter World War I. With the help of United States President Roosevelt, Mexican President Camacho arranged to send one Air Force squadron to fight in the war. Thirty-eight of Mexico's top pilots, and about two hundred sixty additional military crew were carefully selected to form the 201st Air Force Squadron, also known as the Aztec Eagles. The squadron was the first unit in history to leave Mexico on a fighting mission. To mark this historic event, President Camacho asked the men if they had any last minute requests before they went to war. Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, a former teacher and now squadron ground crewmember, stepped forward and made a request. He asked that a school be built in his small village of Tepoztlan. The School the Aztec Eagles Built tells the exciting story of how a Mexican Air Force squadron and an unknown schoolteacher made their mark in history.

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ISBN 13 9781600604409
ISBN 10 1600604404
Title The School the Aztec Eagles Built
Author Dorinda Nicholson
Condition Unavailable
Publisher Lee & Low Books
Year published 2016-12-31
Number of pages 40
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.