Comments on: The History Channel Dogfights Flying Tigers PDTV XviD-FTP

By: Oldpilot

Oldpilot — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:41:59 +0000

Like the rest of you, I enjoy these recreations. Imagine what it’s like to be an AVG survivor (there are five pilots still alive who flew the Tomahawk in combat against the Japanese) and see your first mission live again in full color!

It’s a pity, though, that the History Channel didn’t delve a bit into the actual events. At Mae Sot on January 3, the Tigers were credited with destroying four Japanese planes on the ground and three in the air (two for Jack Newkirk, one for Tex Hill). Actual damage: two Nakajima “Nates” damaged on the ground and one shot down. (The pilot was Warrant Officer Yokoyama, who would need two months to recover from his wounds.) This level of over-optimism was typical of western air forces during WWII.

For more on this subject, see “Flying Tigers: Claire Chennault and His American Volunteers, 1941-1942″, just published by HarperCollins. Or look at http://www.FlyingTigersBook.com

Blue skies! — Dan Ford

By: busdriver

busdriver — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:08:56 +0000

Nmd. For anybody who wants the full season check out
http://www.mininova.org/tor/791715
You need to register for the tracker however.

I have heard only great things of this series. The MIG Alley episode is supposed to pwn.

By: conker

conker — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:49:23 +0000

thanks, I’ve been waiting for this one. Do you know where I can get that pet grooming reality show?

By: busdriver

busdriver — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:40:07 +0000

Hey Mr. X do you know where I might find the entire dogfight series?

By: mo

mo — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:37:20 +0000

This is a totally awesome series! When there’s not much else on TV, I can also find entertainment in catching up on dog fights.

By: JoshuaMH1

JoshuaMH1 — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:35:11 +0000

Michael Vick would love this one.

By: chriscross

chriscross — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:39:50 +0000

THX Mister for the Docs. Needed them like fresh air