Bronson Olive Men’s USAAF 14th Air Force Flying Tigers Embroidered Military Jacket

American Volunteer Group (Avg) Was Established On Aug. 1, 1941. The Founder Was American Flight Instructor Claire Lee Chennault. At This Time, The United States And Japan Hadn’T Yet Officially Started The War. Avg Is A Mercenary Air Force Composed Of American Pilots Hired By The Chinese National Government With High Salaries. They Fight In China, Myanmar, And Other Places Against Japan.

On December 7, 1942, The Japanese Attacked Pearl Harbor. Soon Afterward, The United States Officially Declared War On Japan. The Pacific War Broke Out. On July 3, 1942, The Flying Tigers Were Reorganized And Merged Into The 23Rd United States’ 10Th Air Force Group. In 1943, It Was Reorganized And Merged Into The 14Th Air Force, Using The “Hump Route” To Transport Supplies And Personnel. On July 3, 1943, The Flying Tigers Were Ordered To Disband, And Most Of Them Chose To Return To The United States.

The Legend Of The Flying Tigers Is That It’S A Non-Governmental Voluntary Organization. It Has A High Commission As A Prerequisite, But It Also Is A Bet On The Pilot’S Own Life. Even If It’S Labeled A Humanitarian, It Cannot Cover Up The Heroic Qualities Of A Chivalrous Man.

This Jacket Is Made Of 11.5 Oz. Twill Cotton Fabric, Use Ykk Brass Button And Urea Button, The Mark On The Left Chest Of The Jacket Represents The 23Rd Brigade And The Mark On The Right Chest Represents The 14Th Air Force, Winged Tiger Embroidery On The Back, Chinese Characters “如虎添翼” In English Is ‘Tiger With Wings’ Which Means Capable People Get Help To Become More Capable.