Now available: Flying Tigers: Claire Chennault and all that

[Franek Grabowski]

Originally Posted by rldunn

This excellent book is the definitive work on the Flying Tigers (First American Volunteer Group).

Well, actually the first American volunteer group fought in Poland against Bolsheviks back in 1920, but it never got such a publicity like AVG.
I believe there is still plenty to find on both groups, especially about their background.

[Ruy Horta]

Originally Posted by Franek Grabowski

Well, actually the first American volunteer group fought in Poland against Bolsheviks back in 1920, but it never got such a publicity like AVG.
I believe there is still plenty to find on both groups, especially about their background.

Wouldn't the Lafayette squadron pilots count as the first?

Back to the subject.

I have a copy of the original, but would be tempted by a revised 2nd edition (cover art is great IMHO, should have been ofered as a hard cover as well!!).

Could you expand upon the revised part?

To those who haven't got the first edition, choosing this book should be a no brainer.

[John Beaman]

I echo Ruy's and Jim Oxley's comments about the first edition. my second edition is on the way, so I'm looking forward to it.

Dan's approach is really good, a combination of detailed, serious research, and first person. I applaud him for all the slings and arrows he has taken.

It is a real shame that the remaining AVG pilots cannot be proud of the accomplishments they achieved as delineated by Dan, but continue to whine and complain about perceived slights. They need to bask in what they did do, and let history admire them.

[JACK COOK]

I have the new edition and although only a few chapters into it am enjoying very much! I'm a picture lover so would have liked to have seen a few more photos. Better get yourself a copy!