The American Volunteer Group (AVG), more commonly known as the "Flying Tigers", was a civilian volunteer air force that fought the Japanese in Burma and China before (and just after) America’s entry into World War II. The Flying Tigers were a bright spot of victory to both America and China during the early, dark days of the war.

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