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JSMosby

06-08-2011 13:42

Gen John Alison - Flying Tiger

John R. Alison, WWII Ace, Flying Tiger, Burma Raider...RIP at 98

Gen. Alison and Cochran’s unit, soon renamed the 1st Air Commando Group, has been credited as one of the American military’s first special operations forces. According to the Air Force, the mission in Burma marked the first U.S. aerial invasion into enemy territory and the first nighttime heavy glider assault landing. The 1st Air Commando Group also was the first American military unit to use helicopters in combat.

Red Flag 1

06-08-2011 16:43

Rest In God's Peace General.

Utah Bob

06-08-2011 16:43

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Another great one gone. Rest in Peace, General.

Alison on the left.
Gainesville News story

mojaveman

06-08-2011 17:16

A true American hero.

RIP General Alison

There was something special about the name Flying Tigers.

akv	06-08-2011 19:04

Rest In Peace

Tatonka316

06-08-2011 19:10

Rest in Peace, General. Thank you for your lifetime of service and sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be missed and NEVER forgotten.

molon labe

PRB	06-08-2011 20:34

Great American and warrior....flying a P40 against Zero's was no piece of cake, he must of been good.

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