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JSMosby · 06-08-2011, 13:42

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.

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JSMosby Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 310	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. __________________ Nunchaku skills... bowhunting skills... computer hacking skills... Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills! Who is John Galt? Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.
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