War over SE Asia part deux

[John Beaman]

I had some interesting conversations with Dan Ford regarding his book on the AVG and the controversy it generated among the AVG veterans. Interestingly, he says that at recent meetings or other venues where the pilots were there, their claims are now approaching 600!

It is unfortunate that as they age, the veterans cannot enjoy their deserved fame without casting dispersions on those who try to write good history like Dan Ford. They should be pleased he verified as many as he did.

Reminds me of our own US Revolutionary War history myths: i.e., the Americans cleverly hid behind the rocks and trees and shot the British, who were foolishly in straight ranks and wearing bright red uniforms, to pieces. i.e., the old "militia rifleman" myth. When I ask these people that if that were the case, how did the British win all but 4 battles and it took us 8 years to get them to leave, the look on their non-plusses faces is worth it.