These figures are especially impressive considering the Flying Tigers' P-40 planes were outdated compared to the likes of Japan's Mitsubishi A6M Zero, one of the most legendary planes of WW2.

In 1943, the 14th Air Force was activated and replaced the China Air Task Force. During WWII, the Flying Tigers transported ammunitions and material for China and fought against Japanese invaders.

He is a first rate combat pilot and the reckless bravery of his attacks … are something you can well be proud of.” When one ...

Fast forward to the 20 th century, when the group known as the Flying Tigers painted the front of one of the top WWII fighter aircraft, the Curtiss P-40, to look like a shark with a gaping mouth.