Saw a show on the History Channel about the Flying Tigers. Reminded me that when General Chennault took over not one person in the entire Chinese military understood military strategy. I think about that every time I see anything about a nation’s traditions.
I got to meet General Robert L. Scot who wrote “God Is My Co-Pilot” plus a bunch more books. This was in South Georgia at a historical society meeting.
He was nearing 90 but was still sharp both physically and mentally.
When the Flying Tigers came in the Chinese Air Force was in pretty bad shape, flying out dated planes. Scot thought their pilots were pretty decent tho. One saved one of the Tigers during an air battle. He did it flying an old fighter too.