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Title: Last living AVG Flying Tiger passes away Post by: P-40 Admin on February 12, 2020, 06:20:02 PM https://www.knoe.com/content/news/Last-living-AVG-Flying-Tiger-passes-away-567668031.html?fbclid=IwAR20PyWTum9UIOtF6gb3Z4xKbkLFNpkYhSd1SRk8wFYdBpngxI8Ojp5QJOo
Title: Re: Last living AVG Flying Tiger passes away Post by: Mark Joyce on February 13, 2020, 02:28:53 AM This is very sad news. The end of an era and another of 'The Greatest Generation' has left us. For those who haven't read it, his book "Flying Tiger: A Crew Chief's Story" is great.
I grew up fascinated with the exploits of the AVG, hence my fondness for the P-40, and have met or corresponded with several of its members over the years. I have a hard time accepting the fact that all of them are now gone. RIP, Mr. Losonsky, and thanks for your service. Title: Re: Last living AVG Flying Tiger passes away Post by: Vince_M on February 14, 2020, 05:33:04 AM Inevitable but still sad to see them go.
I also was inspired by the Flying Tigers and love P-40s to this day! The world will never see their like again and we must make sure future generations do not forget... Title: Re: Last living AVG Flying Tiger passes away Post by: P-40 Admin on February 22, 2020, 07:44:06 AM We are losing the WWII vets at an astounding rate, even the Vietnam vets are really getting up there in age.
Beside seeing the John Wayne movie, the first time I remember reading about the Flying Tigers was in Boyington's book, I was captivated and got a lot of books and magazines on them over the years. That also cemented my love for the P-40. |