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Flying Tigersor American Volunteer GroupGroup of U.S. civilian volunteer pilots recruited by Col. Claire Chennault to fight the Japanese in Burma (Myanmar) and China in 1941–42. Surprise, mobility, precision flying, and unorthodox tactics enabled the Tigers to outwit the Japanese and inflict considerable damage on their air and ground forces. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Within a few months it was a rip-roaring success and the thankful owners, executives and pilots of the Flying Tigers freight airline, were ready to open more Hungry Tigers. This he found under the roof of the Hungry Tiger Restaurant, a chain of 52 eateries created by ex-military pilot entrepreneurs who founded the Flying Tigers cargo airline. Chennault sent for him and commissioned him as a first lieutenant in the 14th Air Force, the fabled Flying Tigers. |
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