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Flying Tigers



Flying Tigers, nickname for the American Volunteer Group, a civilian force of World War II pilots. The U.S. aviators were recruited by Col. Claire L. Chennault to fight for China against Japan (1941–42).

See also: Chennault, Claire Lee; World War II.

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