Flying Tigers was the popular name of the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Chinese Air Force in 1941-1942 under the command of GeneralClair Lee Chennault, a fighting unit with a war record second to none. It is trained to face the Japanese Air Force in combat over the skies of China and Burma, defending China against Japanese forces. The Tigers' shark-faced fighters remain among the most recognizable of any individual combat aircraft of World War II, and they demonstrated innovative tactical victories.In July 1942, the AVG was replaced by the U.S. Army 23rd Fighter Group, which was later absorbed into the U.S. 14th Air Force with General Chennault as commander.
The Military Suit with Chinese Characters on It Indicating Any AVG Member in Difficulties Could Get Help from Chinese People.
The Military Cap & Documents of the Flying Tigers
The Flying Tigers Veterans & Family Members in Front of the Shark-Faced Plane
The Flying Tigers Memorial Museum
The Military Boots Used by the Flying Tigers
The Basin Donated by Mr. Wu Qiyao, the Branch Leader of Sino-American Joint Air Force.
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Former US President Jimmy Carter attended the unveiling ceremony of the Statue of General Claire Lee Chennault, commander of American Volunteer Group (AVG) at the 4th China Zhijiang International Peace Culture Festival on Sept. 7, 2010.
Former US President Jimmy Carter is planting a tree for peace and friendship at the 4th China Zhijiang International Peace Culture Festival in Zhijiang, Hunan, China, Sept. 7, 2010.
