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4 July 1942: The American Volunteer Group ("Flying Tigers") becomes the 23d Fighter Group and nucleus of the Fourteenth Air Force in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations.
ILLUSTRATIONS: (1) Former Flying Tiger Maj. Edward F. Rector attacks a Ki-48 Lily with his 76th FS, 23d FG P-40E over China, July 1942. (2) 23d FG CO Col. Robert Scott downs two Ki-48 Lily bombers in a single pass. (3) 23d FG CO Col. Robert Scott in his P-40E "The Old Exterminator." (4) Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault after taking command of the Fourteenth Air Force in the CBI.
ILLUSTRATIONS: (1) Former Flying Tiger Maj. Edward F. Rector attacks a Ki-48 Lily with his 76th FS, 23d FG P-40E over China, July 1942. (2) 23d FG CO Col. Robert Scott downs two Ki-48 Lily bombers in a single pass. (3) 23d FG CO Col. Robert Scott in his P-40E "The Old Exterminator." (4) Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault after taking command of the Fourteenth Air Force in the CBI.
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Great morning history share MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. , I learn more history here than they taught in school sir.
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The General looked determined in that photo. That’s the attitude I would want to follow.
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This is a great piece of history Maj., and we just don't hear enough about it, I would be willing to bet you that couldn't find a 100 people in today's society that could tell you anything about our Air War in China.
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