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The Flying Tigers

By Sam Kleiner
Paperback | 294 Pages

Discover the remarkable true story behind one of World War II's most legendary aviation units in The Flying Tigers by Sam Kleiner. This compelling history reveals how a small band of American volunteers risked everything to defend China months before the United States officially entered the war.

In the summer of 1941, under the leadership of visionary aviator Claire Chennault, young American pilots, mechanics, nurses, and support personnel secretly traveled across the Pacific using false identities to join a dangerous mission. Stationed at primitive airfields in Burma, they prepared to confront the expanding Japanese military long before the attack on Pearl Harbor drew America into the conflict.

Flying the now-iconic shark-mouthed Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, the American Volunteer Group quickly earned a reputation for skill, determination, and daring. Their victories over Japanese forces in the skies above Burma, China, and Thailand became symbols of hope during a period when Allied forces were suffering setbacks across the Pacific.

Drawing on extensive research and vivid storytelling, Sam Kleiner introduces readers to the unforgettable personalities who made the Flying Tigers famous. From the unconventional leadership of Claire Chennault to future ace Greg "Pappy" Boyington, courageous medical personnel like Emma Foster, and influential figures including Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the book paints a fascinating portrait of the people behind one of aviation history's greatest legends.

Filled with thrilling aerial combat, untold personal stories, and rich historical detail, The Flying Tigers offers an engaging look at the volunteers whose courage strengthened the alliance between the United States and China and helped shape the course of the war in the Pacific.

Features

  • Written by acclaimed historian Sam Kleiner

  • Paperback edition

  • 294 pages

  • Chronicles the history of the legendary American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers)

  • Features Claire Chennault, Greg "Pappy" Boyington, and other notable figures

  • Explores the early air war in China, Burma, and Thailand before America's entry into World War II

  • An excellent read for aviation enthusiasts, World War II historians, and military history collectors

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