Flying Tigers

What was the primary reason for the formation of the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers)?

• To defend Pearl Harbor from further attacks.

• To assist the United States in its war against Japan.

• To provide air support to China against Japanese expansion.

• To train American pilots in advanced combat tactics.

What is the Flying Tigers trademark on the planes?

• The trademark is a star emblem on the planes.
• The trademark is a lightning bolt graphic on the planes.
• The trademark features a dragon design on the planes.
• The trademark is a shark mouth design on the planes.

What feature gave the Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (Oscar) superior maneuverability compared to the P-40 Tomahawk?

• A more powerful engine.

• Lighter construction and smaller size.

• Special butterfly flaps on its wings.

• Heavier machine guns.

What combat tactic did General Chennault instruct the Flying Tigers to use against the Japanese Oscar fighters?

• Engage in close-range dogfights to utilize the P-40's speed.

• Attack from above in a fast dive, avoiding turning engagements.

• Utilize their superior turning ability to get behind the Oscars.

• Employ stealth tactics to ambush Japanese planes from below.

What was the approximate ratio of Japanese aircraft shot down to Flying Tigers aircraft lost during their operations over China?

• 10:1

• 20:1

• 25:1

• 30:1

What is an Ace in the Airforce?

• An Ace is a pilot who has completed ten missions.
• An Ace is a pilot who has received a medal for bravery.
• An Ace is a pilot who has trained new recruits.
• An Ace is a pilot who has shot down five or more enemy aircraft.

How much did the airmen get paid for each plane destroyed?

• 150

• 500

• 1000

• 750