September 13 Flying Museum In Seattle, Washington, the premiere of their memory life will be held, A new documentary that records the original “Flying Tiger”, The American Volunteer Group (AVG) who worked in China during World War II. The film draws on archival photos and video interviews with descendants of AVG pilots and supports staff to tell stories of about 100 American volunteer pilots and their multinational support teams. Before Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, rallying in China, the group played a key role in resisting progress in southern Japan in early 1942.
After an hour of screening, attendees will have the opportunity to have a public discussion with the filmmaker and several of the Flying Tiger descendants in the film. The 2pm program includes museum admission. The museum also hosts a permanent exhibition of flying tigers. Showcase the P-40 Warhawk fighter and many artifacts donated by members of the Flying Tiger community.
background Their memory lifeFlying Tiger Ace Dick Rossi's legacy, Lydia Rossi and executive director (AVG) of American volunteer group Flying Tigers (AVG) are the organization that sponsors the documentary – noting that 20 AVG pilots became ACES in just seven months of combat. She added that the Flight Museum was chosen to attend the premiere due to its professional and extensive World War II displays, including AVG-specific artifacts.
Producer Jerry Kalman said the film offers a fascinating personal memory from the relatives of Flying Tigers, highlighting the critical early action led by Claire Lee Chennault while providing intimate glimpses of the pilot’s experience during World War II. He stressed that oral history reminds people of past cooperation in critical periods, which illustrates how the two countries work together to stop the progress of Asian fascism.
The American Volunteer Group Flying Tiger Association (AVGFTA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the legacy of Flying Tigers. The organization educated the public about pilots and ground crews defending southern China, whose members include the families and friends of the original 300 men and women who flew and maintained the P-40 Tomahawk/Warhawk aircraft during the war. For more information about this activity, please visit www.museumofflight.org.
