The “Flying Tigers” or as they were officially known, the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Chinese Air Force, was formed in 1941 and led by U.S. General Claire Lee Chennault, a rather ...

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Battlewise Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet, knew that in taking the Gilbert Islands the U.S. had taken a short step toward Tokyo. The Admiral was proud of that step, ...

There is a proud aviation history between the U.S. and China that will be spotlighted as General Chennault Flying Tiger Academy celebrates its first anniversary with a cocktail party from 3-5 pm ...

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