Flying Tigers
Americanplural noun
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The American Volunteer Group, known as the Flying Tigers, was a fighter group, comprising former US pilots hired by the Republic of China led by Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang, to fight against Japan in 1941-42.
From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2023
About 100 rescuers and divers, including from a police special unit known as the Flying Tigers, are still searching for the rest of the remains.
From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2023
After Vietnam, he flew for the air cargo carrier Flying Tigers for 36 years, continuing on when the company was bought by FedEx.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2022
“Just as the Flying Tigers showed us 80 years ago, protecting the world is all about accountability together,” Chu said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2021
Even as the two leaders met virtually, another meeting was taking place in Beijing, commemorating the American pilots known as the Flying Tigers who aided China during its war against Japan in 1941 and 1942.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2021
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