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For those of us who are aviators and want to share our passion with those who aspire to fly.
P-51 Mustang Gray Eagles Foundation Tribute
A great new foundation supporting the now aging WWII fighter pilots who flew P-51's and specifically Jim Brooks, a fellow (less known) aviator of Chuck Yeager's. Check out their foundation website and an excellent flying video of Jim Brook's restored P-51:
www.grayeagles.org/video.html
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Philip W. Van Zandt commented on Philip W. Van Zandt's blog post I have available Olga Greenlaw's personal diary pages - June 1941 thru New Years day 1942; also some news from Kunming."Sorry - not to ave contributed more during 2012; it was a busy year for me with another F-T affiation and a number of events taking place both in China and the USA. One of my enduring tasks was assembling a collection of "Cameras That Went to…"
John C. Dailey left a comment for stacy"Sorry Stacy......I joined here to talk about the AVG, no meet someone......I already have a best friend.....my wife. I'll be blocking you, now."
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By Dawn's Early Light
March 24, 1942 - The early morning silence was split by a small group of shark-mouthed Flying Tigers P-40s bearing the Chinese national insignia as they wrought…Posted by Group CO Musgrove on February 9, 2012 at 3:30pm
AVG Flying Tigers Fighter Pilot John Alison
John Alison (far left) decided to become a pilot in storybook fashion. While he sat in his Gainesville, Fla., high school study hall, an Army Air Corps biplane buzzed by. It was a Curtiss P-1 fighter, an aerial hot rod of its day. "This was the late 1920s or early 1930s," Richard Hallion, a former…
ContinuePosted by Group CO Musgrove on December 14, 2011 at 3:30pm
Bill Pawley and the Flying Tigers
Like Lauchlin Currie at the White House, Bill Pawley (above second from left) was central to the creation and management of the American Volunteer Group, but was so hated by Chennault that he never got full credit for his role. This is a…
Posted by Group CO Musgrove on April 27, 2011 at 12:30pm — 6 Comments
Kunming Air Battle Relived - First Fight For The Tigers Almost 70 Years Ago
It was a crisp December morning almost 70 years ago. The war with Japan was just 13 days old. Claire Chennault, commander of the American Volunteer Group stationed in China, under secret orders of President Roosevelt, was standing "dawn patrol" at Kunming airfield.
Their make-shift air…
ContinuePosted by Group CO Musgrove on December 12, 2010 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments
"Pappy" Boyington's Colorful Life Before And After The AVG Flying Tigers
The following account is attributed to XPDR blogger at www.flyingtigersavg.blogspot.com
(Somerdale, NJ) - It’s not often that you get to ‘stand inspection’ for a Medal of Honor winner. The word was passed that Colonel Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, WW II Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient with VMF-214, would be visiting MCAS El Toro and the Marine Wing Service Group-37…
ContinuePosted by Group CO Musgrove on October 11, 2010 at 1:30pm
From Volunteers to Regulars
From Volunteers to Regulars
Story Courtesy of The United States Air Force Museum
Claire Chennault's AVG volunteers began training in Burma in July 1941. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December, the small American group had few supplies and little hope of reinforcement. Starting with 43 serviceable P-40B fighters and 84 former military pilots, their first combat was on… Continue
Posted by Group CO Musgrove on July 29, 2008 at 5:30pm
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100 Year Anniversary of Military Aviation Celebration In San Diego
Started by Group CO Musgrove Feb 13, 2011.
90 Year Old Vet Takes His WWII P-40 Warhawk Up For A Ride 5 Replies
Started by Group CO Musgrove. Last reply by Group CO Musgrove Dec 14, 2012.
Maverick Jumps In A Provost Jet Trainer For A Quick Hop
Started by Group CO Musgrove Mar 19, 2009.
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