Years before the Flying Tigers - American Volunteer Group, the original American Volunteer Group consisting of 13 Chinese-American aviators joined their native Chinese Air Force counterparts in the mid-1930's in the preparation for imminent war with Imperial Japan. Ace fighter pilots Kao Chih-hang, Liu Tsui-kang, Arthur Chin, Li Kuei-tan, John "Buffalo" Wong, Liu Che-sheng, Le Yiqin, Lu Jichun, Chen Huamin have 54 confirmed kills between them
Its bad that this video only gives tribute to the WHITE pilots that were part of the Flying Tigers AVG group. The ORIGIONAL ones were made up of 13 Chinese Americans that answered the call of their Native motherland to help fight the Japanese invaders
@VitaminC440 You know why? US wants to dominant the world after WW2 1945. 1) US has started too many wars around the world since 1950. 2) Also spent too much on military weaponry and bases around the world. 3) The union and social warefare, as well as the wall street greed and short-sighted politicians had ruined the economy foundings of this once a great nation. You don't have many enemies and, those you think they were, are created by the biased religion, military, and political thinking ....
Your facts are diluded. Korea was not started by the US. China started it backed by Russia. Along with Vietnam spreading Communism. My point was excatly said. Japan would have taken China by storm because China had little or no technology to fight back. The US has been called by Oppressed Nations all over to help them. So your reply is moot. Since that is the case you should be grateful instead of complaining. You would probably be speaking Japanese. It's time for US renewal!!
Indeed, Chinese are still very grateful (none is complaining) to the help of US AVG and the US ally for fighting the JAPs in the pacific. Unfortunately, in 1949 China had become a communist country after wining the bloody civil war over the KMT. Today's China is different from us. But, is not as evil as you thing compared to the JAPs in ww2. US needs to up-rise to renew its economical strength (not military dominance only). the falling behind of the US is not caused by the rising of the Chinese.
I agree that China is not causing America's decline. Greed and power is, Just like in China and other capitalist countries. The Japanese are being taken care of by mother nature it seems. Maybe a few more earthquakes and Japan will be just a memory?
Any way America needs to take care of it's own issues. Not police the world, Growing up my best friend had the same last name as you. I wish for Peaceful futures for all nations. Wars all end the same way with Needless loss of life.
@VitaminC440 Agree with your keen observations on how to re-vitalize the US economy and the wish for Peaceful futures for all nations, no more wars. Wish you, my friend and all of us, a best new year of 2012!!!
@Thaiyakuza nay, the Americans were only friends with jiang Jie shi, leader of the nationalist party and apparently the head general of the jap invasion. They wouldn't help china if communism took over before 1939.
I was able to go to the Airport in Taipei and see the old aircraft still in service. I ended up in Navy and became an aircraft mechanic , which I stiil do at 60 for the USCG. When I retired from the Navy I worked for a millionaire aircraft collector, and actually worked on a P-40 project. It is one tough aircraft, and really built to take a beating. John Waynes planes ? They were all dummies , steel tubing & plywood. The Army would not let them use real ones, so after the movie
My Grandfather Andrew J.Hall flew with Clare Chenault just after WW1 in the mid 20s. My Grandfather was an Army Air Service aerial photographer. They were flying out of Kelly Field in Texas, and had a few adventures. My Grandfather became a San Diego motorcycle policeman . Many of the photos in the Chenault library were taken by my Grandfather. Upon his passing in 1954, my Aunt personally gave Gen. Chenault boxes of photos for his library. Many years later we lived in Taiwan, and
@redr1150r There's a Chenault memorial in Hualian AFB, Taiwan, home of the ROCAF 5th TFW, formerly part of the Chinese-American Composite Wing, 14th Air Force. They were the first unit to convert to P-51D/K Mustang in 1944. On May 31 1945, the 5th FG Mustangs shot down 10 Japanese Ki-84 Hayate "Frank" with no loss to themselves.
My Highest Salute to your Grand Pa, as well as to All those 當年英勇抗戰的國軍將士 and American Soldiers 們致敬，沒有你們的犧牲勝奉獻，日本鬼子不會投降, The Republic of China 國家民族 九死一生 活下來了！
In fact, Taiwan goverment is called Republic of China, it was the real democracy chinese goverment before 1949 ,but we was defeated by communist in this year , then we retreat to Taiwan until today .
@ho800905my, so that means Communist China invaded into Nationalist China, the president was Chan Key Sheik (spelling maybe wrong), KMT party? at that time, no one helped?
@ho800905my I see. But after many decades now Communist China saying Taiwan is part of China, that means they are claiming ownership without help or doing anything for Taiwan before up to until now. So greedy.
My grandpa was a pilot in the CACW and proudly flew under the command of Chennault. He recently passed away and is the inspiration and motivation for me to serve in the military as well. Just joined the USCG. rest in peace gramps...thanks for the vid
@milvipes I know he flew bomber escort, first with the p-40 and then the p-51. his distinguished flying cross and congressional air medal are now on display in the CHinese hall of Heros :D ill have to ask around my family in china to get the details on where he flew. i so proud to be a part of this tradition :]
This is a great video. I think the P-40 is the scariest looking plane of WWII. The enemy pilots must have feared it. It's also nice to see that some Chinese people haven't forgotten the Americans that helped them defend their homeland. Although I don't always agree with the Chinese government I think the people are wonderful and their history is amazing. Thanks for the great video!
As a Chinese,i would like to thank the U.S. for standing by us even though we were weak and for helping us protecting our beloved country.Ultimate respect to all the troops who died.Even if we had lost the war,our troops fought for good while Japan fought for evil.That alone is more important that winning the war.Allies now and allies forever
I had the pleasure of meeting Col. Robert Lee Scott, one of the better known Flying Tigers (2nd in command for a while), and author of "God is My Copilot", made into a movie in 1944 starring Dennis Morgan. A true southern gentleman, he was the force behind the creation of one of the better AF Aircraft Museums at Robins AFB GA. Has an excellent P-40 section. Col. Scott, who retired as a Major Gen., died a few years ago in his nineties.
Wow, very nice images of the Curtiss P40Bs and Later versions, When the movie, starring John Wayne was released, the supposed fighters used were suppose to look like P40Bs with 2x.50cal Machine Guns in the nose and 4x.30cal in the wings, later models had 6x .50 cal, three in each wing. I just watched the flying tigers " dogfights " videos before coming to this one, Yilang, do you live in mainland china, or do you live in Taiwan?
Dear @HunterR909, thanks for your kind inputs. I left China in late 1949, grew up in Taiwan, and went to grad school in Baltimore. Currently retired in Phoenix.
Awee, you guys do your self a disfavor, the tigers never would of achieved what they did with out the wide spread support of the Chinese people. none the less its very touching to hear that said.
Dear auxair, "杯酒高歌" is the name of the third song. It was one of the most popular patriotic songs created duirng the 2nd Sino-Japs war between 1937 ~ 1945.
This is the "Chinese Airforce Marching Song" composed by Mr. S A Liu during 1945~6 right after the final victory of the 2nd Sino-Japs war (1937~1945). It was one of the several "ROC Airforce Songs" commissioned by the ROC Airforce dept. to celebrate the ROCAF Victory over WW2.
Thanks, OlderG0ds, for viewing the Flying Tigers. Indeed, I also do hope US and China will be allies once again - just like we had fought side-by-side together against the Japs during ww2. As to the down marking in the comments, one possiblity is that some of Japs right-wing guys just don't like China and US be friends. We take it as a grain of salt - Good Day!!!
My Father served in the flying tigers stationed in Kunming. He played softball with General Chenault and saw General Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang Kai-shek many times on the base. He enjoyed taking photos of China, its children and people. He always spoke highly of China and the people he met there. He recently passed away at 86. Thank you from me and also from my Father, I'm sure, for your tribute to the Tigers.
Flying Tigers forever... AVG is my most favorite group in WWII. All of their mission around Pao-Shan, Ding-han, Kchun-ming...simply amazing score and tactics. And all those brave guys - Lee Chennault, Tex Hill, Robert " Bob" Scott etc.
Very nice video. Probably the best tribute to the p-40. One of my favorite ww2 fighters. Technically obsolete on paper, but toughness, fire power, and armor were under appreciated except by the ones who flew it. A lot of pilots actually preferred it over other newer planes because it was tough and better protected the pilot. I also have a large scale radio control model of it that I love to fly. Just like the real one, it will tip stall if I fly too slow so I have to be careful.
Due to the ridiculously stringent private aviation regs in both mainland China & Taiwan, not even one P-40 is maintained flyable on this side of the Pacific.
Dear claire409tdi: You great great uncle, General Claire L Chennault (陳纳德) was a real hero during the WW2 fighting against the JAPS aggressors in China during the early 40s. His leadership of the Fei Hu AVG, and Aces including Hohn Rossi, David Lee "Tex" Hill, Robert Smith, and Johnnie Alisson, to names a few, had made the history and, will be remembered forever!!!
Here is some infor I managed to dig up
Years before the Flying Tigers - American Volunteer Group, the original American Volunteer Group consisting of 13 Chinese-American aviators joined their native Chinese Air Force counterparts in the mid-1930's in the preparation for imminent war with Imperial Japan. Ace fighter pilots Kao Chih-hang, Liu Tsui-kang, Arthur Chin, Li Kuei-tan, John "Buffalo" Wong, Liu Che-sheng, Le Yiqin, Lu Jichun, Chen Huamin have 54 confirmed kills between them
starguard 2 weeks ago
Its bad that this video only gives tribute to the WHITE pilots that were part of the Flying Tigers AVG group. The ORIGIONAL ones were made up of 13 Chinese Americans that answered the call of their Native motherland to help fight the Japanese invaders
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starguard 2 weeks ago
The Chinese could give a Sh!t that the US saved their @sses from Japan prior to WWII. Today both countries are staunch Opponents.
VitaminC440 2 months ago
@VitaminC440 You know why? US wants to dominant the world after WW2 1945. 1) US has started too many wars around the world since 1950. 2) Also spent too much on military weaponry and bases around the world. 3) The union and social warefare, as well as the wall street greed and short-sighted politicians had ruined the economy foundings of this once a great nation. You don't have many enemies and, those you think they were, are created by the biased religion, military, and political thinking ....
yliang1688 2 months ago
@yliang1688 :
Your facts are diluded. Korea was not started by the US. China started it backed by Russia. Along with Vietnam spreading Communism. My point was excatly said. Japan would have taken China by storm because China had little or no technology to fight back. The US has been called by Oppressed Nations all over to help them. So your reply is moot. Since that is the case you should be grateful instead of complaining. You would probably be speaking Japanese. It's time for US renewal!!
VitaminC440 2 months ago
Indeed, Chinese are still very grateful (none is complaining) to the help of US AVG and the US ally for fighting the JAPs in the pacific. Unfortunately, in 1949 China had become a communist country after wining the bloody civil war over the KMT. Today's China is different from us. But, is not as evil as you thing compared to the JAPs in ww2. US needs to up-rise to renew its economical strength (not military dominance only). the falling behind of the US is not caused by the rising of the Chinese.
yliang1688 2 months ago
@yliang1688
I agree that China is not causing America's decline. Greed and power is, Just like in China and other capitalist countries. The Japanese are being taken care of by mother nature it seems. Maybe a few more earthquakes and Japan will be just a memory?
Any way America needs to take care of it's own issues. Not police the world, Growing up my best friend had the same last name as you. I wish for Peaceful futures for all nations. Wars all end the same way with Needless loss of life.
VitaminC440 2 months ago
@VitaminC440 Agree with your keen observations on how to re-vitalize the US economy and the wish for Peaceful futures for all nations, no more wars. Wish you, my friend and all of us, a best new year of 2012!!!
yliang1688 2 months ago
@yliang1688 THANK YOU!!!
starguard 2 weeks ago
@Thaiyakuza nay, the Americans were only friends with jiang Jie shi, leader of the nationalist party and apparently the head general of the jap invasion. They wouldn't help china if communism took over before 1939.
NoneShaltPass 5 months ago
@NoneShaltPass You sounds like a kid ... Need to read and learn more ...
yliang1688 5 months ago
before and during the ww2, china and usa are best friends, today, china and usa fighting for the worldleadership...
Thaiyakuza 5 months ago
中华民族不会忘记美国对我们在二战上作出的贡献！
Mrasianpopmusic 6 months ago
they were put into storage. Their end ? Some were blown up during the "Tora, Tora, Tora" movie in 1969-70.
redr1150r 7 months ago
I was able to go to the Airport in Taipei and see the old aircraft still in service. I ended up in Navy and became an aircraft mechanic , which I stiil do at 60 for the USCG. When I retired from the Navy I worked for a millionaire aircraft collector, and actually worked on a P-40 project. It is one tough aircraft, and really built to take a beating. John Waynes planes ? They were all dummies , steel tubing & plywood. The Army would not let them use real ones, so after the movie
redr1150r 7 months ago
My Grandfather Andrew J.Hall flew with Clare Chenault just after WW1 in the mid 20s. My Grandfather was an Army Air Service aerial photographer. They were flying out of Kelly Field in Texas, and had a few adventures. My Grandfather became a San Diego motorcycle policeman . Many of the photos in the Chenault library were taken by my Grandfather. Upon his passing in 1954, my Aunt personally gave Gen. Chenault boxes of photos for his library. Many years later we lived in Taiwan, and
redr1150r 7 months ago
@redr1150r There's a Chenault memorial in Hualian AFB, Taiwan, home of the ROCAF 5th TFW, formerly part of the Chinese-American Composite Wing, 14th Air Force. They were the first unit to convert to P-51D/K Mustang in 1944. On May 31 1945, the 5th FG Mustangs shot down 10 Japanese Ki-84 Hayate "Frank" with no loss to themselves.
milvipes 1 month ago
我是國軍七十四軍五十八師鍾學棟的孫子，我祖父打從1932年一二八戰役起打每次戰役裡九死一生活下來了！他一直戰鬥到日本鬼子投降！謹向所有當年英勇抗戰的國軍將士們致敬，沒有你們的犧牲勝奉獻，不會有我！我們對得住祖宗，對得住國家民族！
mrwugang 9 months ago
To: @mrwugang
My Highest Salute to your Grand Pa, as well as to All those 當年英勇抗戰的國軍將士 and American Soldiers 們致敬，沒有你們的犧牲勝奉獻，日本鬼子不會投降, The Republic of China 國家民族 九死一生 活下來了！
yliang1688 9 months ago
@yliang1688
My Highest Salute to American Soldiers and flying tigers,we have been fighting alongside the allies,we won the little Japs!
mrwugang 9 months ago
I think this is Taiwan, not China.
hlwanmoe1981 10 months ago
@hlwanmoe1981
In fact, Taiwan goverment is called Republic of China, it was the real democracy chinese goverment before 1949 ,but we was defeated by communist in this year , then we retreat to Taiwan until today .
ho800905my 8 months ago
@ho800905my, so that means Communist China invaded into Nationalist China, the president was Chan Key Sheik (spelling maybe wrong), KMT party? at that time, no one helped?
hlwanmoe1981 8 months ago
@hlwanmoe1981
essentially correct
communist got the supply from Soviet and some japan's weapons
in other side..
Nationlist china didn't get any useful support after WW2 from US
when US had realized soviet's ambition , it was too late. the civil war had out of control.
we had retreated to taiwan
ho800905my 8 months ago
@ho800905my I see. But after many decades now Communist China saying Taiwan is part of China, that means they are claiming ownership without help or doing anything for Taiwan before up to until now. So greedy.
hlwanmoe1981 8 months ago
@hlwanmoe1981
it's the politics show
ho800905my 8 months ago in playlist 中華民國空軍ROC AIR FORCE
@ho800905my okie...I got it.
hlwanmoe1981 8 months ago
My grandpa was a pilot in the CACW and proudly flew under the command of Chennault. He recently passed away and is the inspiration and motivation for me to serve in the military as well. Just joined the USCG. rest in peace gramps...thanks for the vid
bunshinman 1 year ago
@bunshinman Cool! Did he fly the near-suicidal route known as The Hump? That's some cojones there.
milvipes 10 months ago
@milvipes I know he flew bomber escort, first with the p-40 and then the p-51. his distinguished flying cross and congressional air medal are now on display in the CHinese hall of Heros :D ill have to ask around my family in china to get the details on where he flew. i so proud to be a part of this tradition :]
bunshinman 10 months ago
This is a great video. I think the P-40 is the scariest looking plane of WWII. The enemy pilots must have feared it. It's also nice to see that some Chinese people haven't forgotten the Americans that helped them defend their homeland. Although I don't always agree with the Chinese government I think the people are wonderful and their history is amazing. Thanks for the great video!
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MrSolesandy 1 year ago
Chinese people never forget american help in WWII.
tom0326 1 year ago
I heard the new chinese fighter jets come equiped with an automatic rice dispenser for the pilot....pretty sick
drksi99 1 year ago
As a Chinese,i would like to thank the U.S. for standing by us even though we were weak and for helping us protecting our beloved country.Ultimate respect to all the troops who died.Even if we had lost the war,our troops fought for good while Japan fought for evil.That alone is more important that winning the war.Allies now and allies forever
Jedbrien 1 year ago
@HeiligesReich2 - You are too young to be crazy. Sorry for you ...
yliang1688 1 year ago
@yliang1688 lol why am I crazy?crazy is chinese
HeiligesReich2 1 year ago
I had the pleasure of meeting Col. Robert Lee Scott, one of the better known Flying Tigers (2nd in command for a while), and author of "God is My Copilot", made into a movie in 1944 starring Dennis Morgan. A true southern gentleman, he was the force behind the creation of one of the better AF Aircraft Museums at Robins AFB GA. Has an excellent P-40 section. Col. Scott, who retired as a Major Gen., died a few years ago in his nineties.
painter790 1 year ago
Wow, very nice images of the Curtiss P40Bs and Later versions, When the movie, starring John Wayne was released, the supposed fighters used were suppose to look like P40Bs with 2x.50cal Machine Guns in the nose and 4x.30cal in the wings, later models had 6x .50 cal, three in each wing. I just watched the flying tigers " dogfights " videos before coming to this one, Yilang, do you live in mainland china, or do you live in Taiwan?
HunterR909 1 year ago
Dear @HunterR909, thanks for your kind inputs. I left China in late 1949, grew up in Taiwan, and went to grad school in Baltimore. Currently retired in Phoenix.
yliang1688 1 year ago
@yliang1688 Wow, talk about traveling, I've seen vids on youtube about the rail service in taiwan., I'm also a bit of a Train buff, too.
HunterR909 1 year ago
saluted to the American help to defend China!!
millionaire394c 1 year ago
The song after 2:50 is the Anthem of Republic of China Air Force.
genecptsao 1 year ago
The person on the far left looks like my grandfather, who flew with the AVG; George A. Crittenden
twojean 1 year ago
Very good job on this. What made you decide to make it?
wreckdiver001 1 year ago
Thank you for this. I never had a chance to meet my uncle.
MeridianPsi 2 years ago
They got paid 3 times more in China than they did working for the US air force. Still a good effort though.
JohnWoo 2 years ago
thank you America for defend china
nyelks2000 2 years ago
Thank you USA, for helping the Chinese to fight the Japs in WW2.
Chinaforever777 2 years ago 2
Awee, you guys do your self a disfavor, the tigers never would of achieved what they did with out the wide spread support of the Chinese people. none the less its very touching to hear that said.
nuzuk 2 years ago
Outstanding. Thanks!
PropagandaBuster 2 years ago
Flying for ever
lmarca21 2 years ago
yliang, please do me a favour, what is the name of the third song in the video. Thanks in advance!
auxair 2 years ago
Dear auxair, "杯酒高歌" is the name of the third song. It was one of the most popular patriotic songs created duirng the 2nd Sino-Japs war between 1937 ~ 1945.
yliang1688 2 years ago
Dear yliang - grateful for point me to the solution of this (to me) historical puzzle!
Much, much obliged!!!
auxair 2 years ago
What is the song during the middle segment at about 3 min ?
nuzod 2 years ago
This is the "Chinese Airforce Marching Song" composed by Mr. S A Liu during 1945~6 right after the final victory of the 2nd Sino-Japs war (1937~1945). It was one of the several "ROC Airforce Songs" commissioned by the ROC Airforce dept. to celebrate the ROCAF Victory over WW2.
yliang1688 2 years ago
AVG claimed 43 Japanese aircraft destroyed on air combat during 14 and 15th February in 1942.
But only four Ki-27 and single ki-21 were confirmed by JAAF loss reports.
An AVG is a liar how!
warhawk1234567890 2 years ago
Why are all the comments marked down and spam..?
Anyway good video. Hope for China and US allies once again in future.
OlderG0ds 2 years ago 9
Thanks, OlderG0ds, for viewing the Flying Tigers. Indeed, I also do hope US and China will be allies once again - just like we had fought side-by-side together against the Japs during ww2. As to the down marking in the comments, one possiblity is that some of Japs right-wing guys just don't like China and US be friends. We take it as a grain of salt - Good Day!!!
yliang1688 2 years ago
My Father served in the flying tigers stationed in Kunming. He played softball with General Chenault and saw General Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang Kai-shek many times on the base. He enjoyed taking photos of China, its children and people. He always spoke highly of China and the people he met there. He recently passed away at 86. Thank you from me and also from my Father, I'm sure, for your tribute to the Tigers.
ATigersSon 2 years ago 23
@ATigersSon We appreciate your help.
dilegentelectron 1 year ago
好感動噢! 謝謝分享.
meiluhsu 2 years ago 2
Flying Tigers forever... AVG is my most favorite group in WWII. All of their mission around Pao-Shan, Ding-han, Kchun-ming...simply amazing score and tactics. And all those brave guys - Lee Chennault, Tex Hill, Robert " Bob" Scott etc.
"Ding Hao" guys, you are still "the best"
HanzPrague 2 years ago 4
thank you to all the family and members of American flying Tigers for helping my birth Country
USN288 2 years ago
Very nice video. Probably the best tribute to the p-40. One of my favorite ww2 fighters. Technically obsolete on paper, but toughness, fire power, and armor were under appreciated except by the ones who flew it. A lot of pilots actually preferred it over other newer planes because it was tough and better protected the pilot. I also have a large scale radio control model of it that I love to fly. Just like the real one, it will tip stall if I fly too slow so I have to be careful.
fortknoxguy 2 years ago 2
these guys are so awesome
iLikeDragon 2 years ago
The wild Blue Younder!
AirpowerAirforce 2 years ago
Due to the ridiculously stringent private aviation regs in both mainland China & Taiwan, not even one P-40 is maintained flyable on this side of the Pacific.
milvipes 2 years ago
i have a book about the flying tigers, it is published in 1942. hail to a.v.g.
shotgunslim 2 years ago
USAF and Chinese Air Force music, so well blended. So awesome.
TubRogHmoob 2 years ago
不错，飞虎队很牛
TurthofChina 3 years ago
Dear claire409tdi: You great great uncle, General Claire L Chennault (陳纳德) was a real hero during the WW2 fighting against the JAPS aggressors in China during the early 40s. His leadership of the Fei Hu AVG, and Aces including Hohn Rossi, David Lee "Tex" Hill, Robert Smith, and Johnnie Alisson, to names a few, had made the history and, will be remembered forever!!!
yliang1688 3 years ago
claire lee chenault is my great great uncle!
my name is claire louise chenault!
claire409tdi 3 years ago
難得ㄧ見 長眼 感謝
ssebtze 3 years ago