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Flying Tigers

Author : Daniel Ford
Publisher : Warbird Books
ISBN 13 : 0692734732
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Flying Tigers written by Daniel Ford and published by Warbird Books. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During World War II, in the skies over Burma and China, a handful of American pilots met and bloodied the "Imperial Wild Eagles" of Japan and won immortality as the Flying Tigers. One of America's most famous combat forces, the Tigers were recruited to defend beleaguered China for $600 a month and a bounty of $500 for each Japanese plane they shot down--fantastic money in an era when a Manhattan hotel room cost three dollars a night.This May 2023 revision has never-before-published information about Chennault's early years. "Admirable," wrote Chennault biographer Martha Byrd of Ford's original text. "A readable book based on sound sources. Expect some surprises." Flying Tigers won the Aviation/Space Writers Association Award of Excellence in the year of its first publication.

The Flying Tigers

Author : Sam Kleiner
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593511352
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (935 download)

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Download or read book The Flying Tigers written by Sam Kleiner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrilling story behind the American pilots who were secretly recruited to defend the nation’s desperate Chinese allies before Pearl Harbor and ended up on the front lines of the war against the Japanese in the Pacific. Sam Kleiner’s The Flying Tigers uncovers the hidden story of the group of young American men and women who crossed the Pacific before Pearl Harbor to risk their lives defending China. Led by legendary army pilot Claire Chennault, these men left behind an America still at peace in the summer of 1941 using false identities to travel across the Pacific to a run-down airbase in the jungles of Burma. In the wake of the disaster at Pearl Harbor this motley crew was the first group of Americans to take on the Japanese in combat, shooting down hundreds of Japanese aircraft in the skies over Burma, Thailand, and China. At a time when the Allies were being defeated across the globe, the Flying Tigers’ exploits gave hope to Americans and Chinese alike. Kleiner takes readers into the cockpits of their iconic shark-nosed P-40 planes—one of the most familiar images of the war—as the Tigers perform nail-biting missions against the Japanese. He profiles the outsize personalities involved in the operation, including Chennault, whose aggressive tactics went against the prevailing wisdom of military strategy; Greg “Pappy” Boyington, the man who would become the nation’s most beloved pilot until he was shot down and became a POW; Emma Foster, one of the nurses in the unit who had a passionate romance with a pilot named John Petach; and Madame Chiang Kai-shek herself, who first brought Chennault to China and who would come to visit these young Americans. A dramatic story of a covert operation whose very existence would have scandalized an isolationist United States, The Flying Tigers is the unforgettable account of a group of Americans whose heroism changed the world, and who cemented an alliance between the United States and China as both nations fought against seemingly insurmountable odds.

Chennault

Author : Martha Byrd
Publisher : University Alabama Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Chennault written by Martha Byrd and published by University Alabama Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A well-documented portrait of a brave and controversial airman who commanded a Chinese air force during World War II."--Jacket.

Flying Tigers: Chennault in China

Author : Ronald Heiferman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Flying Tigers: Chennault in China written by Ronald Heiferman and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We began at Toungoo in July 1941 with a kindergarten for teaching bomber pilots how to fly fighters." Within a few months Claire Chennault had welded his men into a first rate air guerilla force, bombing and strafing in the service of China. Known as the Flying Tigers, they were spurred on by a reward of 500 dollars for every Japanese plane downed. - Back cover.

Flying Tiger

Author : Robert Lee Scott Jr.
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787207307
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book Flying Tiger written by Robert Lee Scott Jr. and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-19 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flying Tiger: Chennault of China by Robert Lee Scott, Jr. tells the story of a rebel whose concepts as to the use of air power often clashed with the orthodox and standardized teachings of the military schools of his time.

A Few Planes for China

Author : Eugenie Buchan
Publisher : Brandeis University Press
ISBN 13 : 1611688663
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book A Few Planes for China written by Eugenie Buchan and published by Brandeis University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new history of the genesis of the legendary Flying Tigers

A Flying Tiger's Diary

Author : Charles R. Bond
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780890964088
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book A Flying Tiger's Diary written by Charles R. Bond and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Draws aside the curtain of mythology and shows the AVG members--pilots, mechanics, nurses, and Chennault himself--as recognizable humans with a full spectrum of virtues and faults. Yet, the glory remains undiminished . . . A Flying Tiger's Diary is highly readable and is wholeheartedly recommended."--Military Review The Flying Tigers, under the leadership of Claire Chennault, fought legendary air battles in the skies over Burma and China. This journal of ace pilot Charles Bond, now in its fifth printing, vividly preserves his experiences in aerial combat against the Japanese, all recorded within twenty-four hours of the action. It also documents the training and living conditions of the men whom Gen. Bruce K. Holloway has called "the most colorful group of warriors in modern times." A limited, specially bound edition of A Flying Tiger's Diary, signed and with a laid-in print by Terry Pyles, is available while supply lasts."

The Shadow Tiger

Author : William C. McDonald III
Publisher : Ghost Tiger Press
ISBN 13 : 9781945333033
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book The Shadow Tiger written by William C. McDonald III and published by Ghost Tiger Press. This book was released on 2016-06-22 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billy McDonald was wingman in Chennault's famed aerobatic Three Men on a Flying Trapeze. He was instructor for the Chinese Air Force and combat pilot against the Japanese over Nanking in 1937. He flew world leaders and dangerous cargo like gold, gasoline and gunpowder over The Hump for the Flying Tigers. Newly-discovered photos and letters.

Fallen Tigers

Author : Daniel Jackson
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813180821
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Fallen Tigers written by Daniel Jackson and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mere months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent a volunteer group of American airmen to the Far East, convinced that supporting Chinese resistance against the continuing Japanese invasion would be crucial to an eventual Allied victory in World War II. Within two weeks of that fateful Sunday in December 1941, the American Volunteer Group—soon to become known as the legendary "Flying Tigers"—went into action. For three and a half years, the volunteers and the Army Air Force airmen who followed them fought in dangerous aerial duels over East Asia. Audaciously led by master tactician Claire Lee Chennault, daring pilots such as David Lee "Tex" Hill and George B. "Mac" McMillan led their men in desperate combat against enemy air forces and armies despite being outnumbered and outgunned. Aviators who fell in combat and survived the crash or bailout faced the terrifying reality of being lost and injured in unfamiliar territory. Historian Daniel Jackson, himself a combat-tested pilot, recounts the stories of downed aviators who attempted to evade capture by the Japanese in their bid to return to Allied territory. He reveals the heroism of these airmen was equaled, and often exceeded, by the Chinese soldiers and civilians who risked their lives to return them safely to American bases. Based on thorough archival research and filled with compelling personal narratives from memoirs, wartime diaries, and dozens of interviews with veterans, this vital work offers an important new perspective on the Flying Tigers and the history of World War II in China.

Anna Chennault

Author : Catherine Forslund
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780842028332
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (283 download)

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Download or read book Anna Chennault written by Catherine Forslund and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She held few government posts, yet she was a strong influence on the course of U.S.-Asian relations in the last half of the twentieth century. The Chinese-born wife of General Claire Chennault of World War II Flying Tigers fame, Anna Chennault was a leader in America's informal relations with East Asia from 1950 to 1990. Professor Catherine Forslund's new book, Anna Chennault: Informal Diplomacy and Asian Relations examines Chennault's unique, multifaceted career as an exemplar of American informal diplomacy during the post-World War II era. A fascinating look at a woman before her time, this new book is an informative and engaging account of the complex nature of U.S.-Asian relations, diplomatic processes, and the role of women in foreign affairs.

The Lady and the Tigers

Author : Olga Greenlaw
Publisher : Warbird Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lady and the Tigers written by Olga Greenlaw and published by Warbird Books. This book was released on 2017-05-11 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Chennault

Author : Jack Samson
Publisher : Doubleday Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Chennault written by Jack Samson and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1987 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of Captain Claire Chennault, the man who stemmed the Japanese tide in the Far East with his legendary Flying Tigers during the Second World War.

Double Ace

Author : Robert Coram
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1466835427
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Double Ace written by Robert Coram and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Double Ace, veteran biographer Robert Coram, himself a Georgia man, provides readers with an unprecedented look at the defining characteristics that made Robert Lee Scott a uniquely American hero. Robert Lee Scott ("Scotty") was larger than life. A decorated Eagle Scout who barely graduated from high school, the young man from Macon, Georgia, with an oversize personality used dogged determination to achieve his childhood dream of becoming a famed fighter pilot. First capturing national attention during World War II, Scott, a West Point graduate, flew missions in China alongside the legendary "Flying Tigers," where his reckless courage and victories against the enemy made headlines. Upon returning home, Scott's memoir, brashly titled God is My Co-Pilot, became an instant bestseller, a successful film, and one of the most important books of its time. Later in life, as a retired military general, Scott continued to add to his list of accomplishments. He traveled the entire length of China's Great Wall and helped found Georgia's Museum of Aviation, which still welcomes 400,000 annual visitors. Yet Scott's life was not without difficulty. His single-minded pursuit of greatness was offset by debilitating bouts of depression, and his brashness placed him at odds with superior officers, wreaking havoc on his career. What wealth he gained he squandered, and his numerous public affairs destroyed his relationships with his wife and child. Backed by meticulous research, Double Ace brings Scott's uniquely American character to life and captures his fascinating exploits as a national hero alongside his frustrating foibles.

Flying Tiger Ace

Author : Carl Molesworth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472840003
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book Flying Tiger Ace written by Carl Molesworth and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Reed had it all – brains, looks, athleticism, courage and a talent for leadership. After a challenging childhood in Depression-era Iowa, Reed joined the US Army Air Corps, but the outbreak of World War II saw him give up his commission. Instead, he travelled to China to fly for the American Volunteer Group – the legendary Flying Tigers. After a brief return to America, he resumed the fight as a senior pilot and later squadron commander in the Chinese-American Composite Wing. Soon afterwards, Reed tragically lost his life in a desperate parachute jump late in the war, by which point he was a fighter ace with nine confirmed aerial victories. His obituary was front-page news throughout the state of Iowa. This book is a biography of his extraordinary life, focusing on his time spent flying with some of the famous aerial groups of World War II. It draws heavily on Reed's own words, along with the author's deep knowledge of the China air war and years of research into Reed's life, to tell his compelling story.

The Maverick War

Author : Duane P. Schultz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780312006181
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book The Maverick War written by Duane P. Schultz and published by . This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

When Tigers Ruled the Sky

Author : Bill Yenne
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0425274195
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book When Tigers Ruled the Sky written by Bill Yenne and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author of Hit the Target and Big Week, an in-depth account of the legendary World War II combat group, the Flying Tigers. In 1940, Pearl Harbor had not yet happened, and America was not yet at war with Japan. But China had been trying to stave off Japanese aggression for three years—and was desperate for aircraft and trained combat pilots. General Chiang Kai-shek sent military aviation advisor Claire Chennault to Washington, where President Roosevelt was sympathetic, but knew he could not intervene overtly. Instead, he quietly helped Chennault put together a group of American volunteer pilots. This was how the 1st American Volunteer Group—more commonly known as the Flying Tigers—was born. With the trademark smiling shark jaws on their P-40 fighters, these Army, Navy and Marine pilots became a sensation as they fought for the Chinese. Those who initially doubted them were eventually in awe as they persevered over Rangoon despite being outnumbered 14-1 by Japanese aircraft; as they were described by Madame Chiang Kai-shek as her “little angels” and by a Chinese foreign minister as “the soundest investment China ever made”; and as they ultimately destroyed hundreds of Japanese planes while losing only a dozen of their own in combat. Two of their veterans would later earn the Medal of Honor—and as a group, the Flying Tigers managed to rack up a better record than any other air wing in the Pacific theater. When Tigers Ruled the Sky is a thrilling and triumphant account of their courage and their legacy.

General Claire Lee Chennault And The Flying Tigers

Author : Robert Young
Publisher : Ehgbooks
ISBN 13 : 9781647841324
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (413 download)

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Download or read book General Claire Lee Chennault And The Flying Tigers written by Robert Young and published by Ehgbooks. This book was released on 2021-11 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preface A great accomplishment can only be achieved by a great man. The smoke of World War II, and Japan's invasion of China, has long ago dissipated, but many heroic stories remain. In the 1930's Japan's military was strong, and China was no rival. But the god of luck seemed to sympathize with China, sending a foreigner who had nothing to do with China - a retired American fighter pilot named Claire Lee Chennault. Chennault's time in the military was marked by difficulty, including chronic health issues, such as partial deafness caused by prolonged exposure to the noise of plane engines. Chennault loved flying. In the early 20th century, when bomber theory was main stream, Chennault followed his own unique insights and advocated pursuit aircraft. Sadly, his innovative thinking was ignored. Soong Mei Ling, wife of Chiang Kai-shek, China's supreme commander at the time, sent an invitation letter to the retired Chennault. This letter changed both Chennault's and China's destiny. This album of paintings is a tribute, dedicated to General Claire Lee Chennault, Flying Tigers, and all those who were willing to shed their blood and lay down their lives. It is because of their sacrifices and contributions, we may breathe in the air of democracy and freedom today. The Beauty and Praise of Altruists Foundation - Founder, Robert Young 前言非常之功，必待非常之人。二戰日本侵華戰火煙硝早已散去，但許多英雄事蹟至今仍然被人們傳頌。 1930年代，日本軍力雄厚，中國根本不是對手。但是幸運之神似乎同情中國，賜給她一位與中國毫無關聯的外國人-退休的美國上尉戰鬥機飛行員Claire Lee Chennault(中文名陳納德)。陳納德的軍旅生涯並不如意，且有慢性病的問題，例如長期受到引擎噪音影響，聽力受到損傷。陳納德熱愛飛行，在20世紀初轟炸機理論為主流的年代裡，陳納德就有自己的獨特見解，提倡戰鬥機追擊術，但他的創新思維並未獲得重視。當時中國最高統帥蔣介石的夫人宋美齡，給退休的陳納德一封邀請信。這封信從此改變他的命運，也改變了中國的命運。我們製作這一本畫冊，向陳納德將軍、飛虎隊以及所有願意流血與失去生命的人致意，因為他們的犧牲奉獻，讓我們今天得以在民主的國度裡呼吸自由的空氣。利他之美基金會 - 創辦人楊宜誠楊宜誠（Robert Young）出生於台灣，並接受了早期教育，1985年來到美國，在中部密歇根大學獲得計算機科學碩士學位。碩士畢業後返回台灣，受聘於Chevron台灣分公司擔任IT工程師。2008年，他從公司退休並移居美國，在洛杉磯期間他參與社區志工，為弱勢族群提供服務。 2016年，為了追求個人慈善理念，讓有需求的人得想更多資源，他創立了一個非營利組織─利他之美基金會，為鼓勵年輕人社區服務，基金會提供資源讓年輕人實踐自己設計的服務項目。作者與Los Angeles Mission, Youth Volunteer Corps, Katie's Krops, Chennault Aviation and Military Museum一直保持合作。 2021年是二戰期間美國來華志願隊，綽號"飛虎隊"成立80周年。作者邀請一位年輕的藝術家製作多張圖畫，描繪其指揮官陳納德將軍並予以紀念。作者希望這些插圖能夠講述陳納德將軍與飛虎隊幫助中國抗日的英雄故事。此外，也向美國與中國人民之間建立的友誼表達致意，事蹟將永被銘記。