The Flying Tigers

The Flying Tigers (飛虎隊) were a group of American military pilots secretly employed by the Republic of China Air Force during WWII to fight against the Japanese invasion. They defended the Burma supply line to China prior to US's entry into World War II. Go Flying Tigers!

Isn't it an awesome pic with the Flying Tigers over Baoshan, China. Notice the Flying Tiger insignia on the plane and the cool nose art?
(photo by R.T. Smith)

Flying Tigers Insignia (designed by the Walt Disney Company)


Another pic of a Flying Tiger plane with the shark emblem and the 12 point Sun Roundel of the Chinese Air Force.

This blood chit was issued to the Flying Tigers. It loosely translates into - Foreigner here to help China, Military and Civilians are one, please provide aid. Essentially in case they are shot down, the locals will know that the foreign pilot is there to help China.
(R.E. Baldwin collection)