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The original Flying Tigers were a group of Americans who volunteered and signed a contract with the Chinese Government to fly (and others worked as mechanics, etc) and fight the Japanese who were invading their country. This was before the US declared war, so these Americans were not in the US Army.
After the US entered the war, some of these American volunteers joined the American Army. They formed an official unit within the US Army that was known as the Flying Tigers and also painted the shark's mouth on their fighters. Also the 14th Air Force adopted the flying tiger as their unit insignia.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe Flying Tigers were a band of adventurous American pilots who were recruited by the Chinese to protect them from the invading Japanese forces.
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Who was American leader of the Flying Tigers in China during World War 2?
Claire L. Chennault created and led the Flying Tigers in China
When world war 2 was going on were the air crafts flying over water?
yes they were..
What were the World War 2 Air Corps medals?
Distingished Flying Cross Air Medal
How many years were us involved in World War 2?
From 1939 - 1945, six years. The above answer is wrong, The USA entered World War Two on the 8th December 1941 with the formal Declaration of War upon Japan. Prior to that date, American Destroyers had escorted British Convoys, and the AVG 'The Flying Tigers' were the only actual American involvement in WW2.
What is the name of the all black flying unit in World War 2?
The unit's name was the Tuskegee Airmen .
Who was the American leader of the flying tigers in World War 2?
Claire L. Chennault created and led the Flying Tigers in China
Who was American leader of the Flying Tigers in China during World War 2?
Claire L. Chennault created and led the Flying Tigers in China
What contribution did the Flying Tigers make in World War 2?
Answer this question… They served as part of China's volunteer air force.
What role did the Flying Tigers play in World War 2?
They helped Chiang Kai-shek fight the Japanese invaders ~ see related link below .
When world war 2 was going on were the air crafts flying over water?
yes they were..
How many World War 2 B-17 Flying Fortress still flying today?
3 with the Cofederate Air Force Flying Museum in Arizona
What is an plane in World War 2?
one of the most known and feared aircraft used in world war 2 was the b-17 flying fortress with its 50mm cannon, 25mm gum and 10mm machine gun. this was literally an enormous flying fortress.
Which flying fortress was used in World War 2 the B51 or the B17?
The B-17 .
What American Bomber was known as the 'Flying Fortress' during World War 2?
Boeing B17
What was the most commonly used bomber in world war 2?
B-17 Flying Fortress
What was the contribution of Andy Rooney in World War 2?
Flying with crews of B17s and living to tell it.
What were the World War 2 Air Corps medals?
Distingished Flying Cross Air Medal
