Flying Tigers

American  

plural noun

1. the nickname of U.S. fighter pilots, the American Volunteer Group (AVG), who fought against the Japanese in China during World War II.

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Example Sentences

In May, the Royal Navy dispatched two vessels and the 814 Naval Air Squadron - also known as the "flying tigers" - to shadow the Russian warship as it sailed west through the English Channel to meet the Sparta IV and General Skobelev.

From BBC

“The Flying Tigers family stands strong and includes the friends and community who have supported our squadron during this challenging time. We will get through this together.”

From Seattle Times

“It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the loss of five outstanding Marines from 3d Marine Aircraft Wing and the ‘Flying Tigers,’” Maj.

From Los Angeles Times

Chinese media have focused on a recent visit by members of the Philadelphia Orchestra marking the 50th anniversary of its history-making trip to China that helped build then-fledgling U.S.-China ties, and on another visit by members of the Flying Tigers, a group of American military pilots who helped China fight Japan in World War II.

From Seattle Times

The visiting Flying Tigers delegation also included the children and grandchildren of members of the group and elected officials from California, where Moyer and McMullen are from.

From Seattle Times