[Jen]

I think those shark teeth are so cool. The first unit I was assigned to after I joined the AF in 1975 -- the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing "Flying Tigers" -- flew A-7D's that were painted with shark's teeth. The unit traces its lineage back to the 23rd Fighter Group which flew missions over the "Hump" in China during WWII under the command of Gen. Claire Lee Chennault.

Today, A-10 "Warthog" aircraft assigned to the 23rd Fighter Group still have the unique "Shark Teeth" nose art on them. The Flying Tigers are the only Air Force unit authorized to carry this distinctive and historical aircraft marking.

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Queasy stomach alert...A-10 SHARKSTEETH!

[Light Speed]

Jen...My mothers first cousin flew with the AVG Flying Tigers...she met him after the war on a trip down to visit Polish relatives in the U.S....Chicago I believe.
During dinner my mom tells us this story..and how this cousin hits on her at a party.
He gives her his AVG flight jacket...Mom replies..."I told him no..what did I need that dirty ole jacket for"!
A quick glance finds my dads face buried in his hands..his head turning side to side.
I lean over to dad...."We just lost $3000.00"!