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General Chennault Finds Inspiration

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Chris Kolakowski

Earlier, I blogged about the Civil War ties to Claire Lee Chennault and the Flying Tigers. On 4 July 1942, the Flying Tigers ceased to exist, and the men became the cadre for the China Air Task Force, part of … Continue reading →

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Civil War Echoes: Chennault and the Flying Tigers

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Chris Kolakowski

One of the most famous flying units of World War II was the American Volunteer Group (AVG) under Claire Lee Chennault (pictured). Known as the “Flying Tigers,” the AVG fought in China and Southeast Asia for 7 months (20 December … Continue reading →

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