Texas History Minute
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 5:00am
The Flying Tigers were one of the first American air units to fight the Japanese as World War II began. A gruff Texas native, Claire Chennault, organized the volunteer force in the months before the United States entered the war. His determination and the success of his pilots drew the attention of the world to an almost forgotten corner of the global conflict. Chennault’s Flying Tigers helped the lay the foundation for the defeat of the Japanese in China.
