Chennault's Flying Tigers by Robert Taylor

Formed in early 1941, many months before Pearl Harbor, a rag-tag bunch of 100 recruited flyers supported by 200 ground personnel, known officially as the American Volunteer Group came together to stand alone against the might of the Japanese air force in Indo-China. During their brief existence this remarkable group became one of the most successful and famous fighter units of all time. Blazing a trail in the skies over Burma and China they created a legend that will remain in the folklore of aviation history. They were Chennault’s Flying Tigers.

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Colonel DAVID “TEX” HILL – 18 1/4 victories

Squadron Leader BOB NEALE – 15 1/2 victories

Flight Leader DICK ROSSI – 6 1/4 victories

Flight Leader ERIK SHILLING – 1 victory

Colonel ROBERT T. SMITH – 9 victories

Colonel CHARLES OLDER – 18 1/4 victories

Colonel ED RECTOR – 10 1/2 victories