| − | The '''Flying Tigers''' were [[American]] fighter pilots who flew with [[Chinese]] airmen during the [[Second Sino-Japanese War]] (the Pacific front of [[World War II]] prior to U.S. entry). They were very successful against he [[Japanese]], who expected to encounter poorly-trained Chinese pilots. | + | The '''Flying Tigers''', also known as the '''American Volunteer Group''', were [[American]]volunteer fighter pilots who fought for [[China]] during the [[Second Sino-Japanese War]] (the Pacific front of [[World War II]] prior to U.S. entry)<ref>http://www.flyingtigersavg.com/tiger1.htm</ref>. Led by Lt. General Claire L. Chennault, they were very successful against he [[Japanese]], who expected to encounter poorly-trained Chinese pilots. |