Consolidated›A "Flying Tiger" P-40, one of the ships used in Major John Chennault's group on the island. The "Flying Tigers" have gained a healthy respectform the Japs, who remember only too well what the Major's Dad, the General did to their planes with his unit

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

16

Theater:

Alaska

Place:

Aleutians/Alaska

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

A "Flying Tiger" P-40, one...

Caption:

A "Flying Tiger" P-40, one of the ships used in Major John Chennault's group on the island. The "Flying Tigers" have gained a healthy respectform the Japs, who remember only too well what the Major's Dad, the General did to their planes with his unit

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ALEUTIAN ISLANDS & ALASKA, AIRCRAFT, GROUND,CURTISS

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A29404-121552AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.