Together as One: The Legacy of James Shipley, World War II Tuskegee Airman by Jeremy P. Ämick

James Shipley came of age in the once segregated, rural community of Tipton, Missouri. When just a young man working for a local mechanic, a chance meeting at his local post office in the early 1940s inspired his enlistment in the 301st Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group-an all-black organization that would go on to earn the famed moniker of both "Redtails" and "Tuskegee Airmen" during the Second World War. As a mechanic with the 332nd, this book highlights Shipley's time in training in the United States, follows him through his service at airfields in Italy and his return home after the end of the war. Previous works on the Tuskegee Airmen have often focused on the experience of the pilots and officers who served in the 332nd, but rarely provides insight into the integral contributions of the enlisted mechanics such as Shipley. Together as One shares of the story of Shipley and the unspoken heroes, recording their dedication to the aviation success of the Tuskegee Airmen even when they had to live and work within a military framework that once denied them some of the very freedoms for which they fought.

About the Author

Jeremy P. Ämick has authored works ranging from military biographies and crime thrillers to children’s books and local history collections. Movin’ On marks his first foray into chronicling rock and roll music history. A veteran of the U.S. Army and Missouri National Guard, he is a recipient of the National History Award Medal from the Daughters of the American Revolution and the esteemed Jefferson Award for his volunteerism. Ämick has also dedicated countless hours to recognizing his fellow veterans under the auspices of his work with the Silver Star Families of America—a Clever, Missouri-based organization honoring the service and sacrifice of those wounded, injured or suffering a serious illness resulting from their service in a combat zone. He makes his home in Russellville, Missouri, with his wife, Tina.

Product Specifications

Published by Yorkshire Publishing, 2018. Paperback, 134 pages.