Flying Tigers revisit China after decades

The old veterans in front of the fighter they once piloted for combat in China. (Beijng Times Photo/Wang Haixin )
"This is our fighter we used to pilot in combat," said a Flying Tigers member when visiting the China Space Museum Monday.

These veterans, who were once members of a volunteer group of the Chinese Air Force in the Second World War, all took taken part in Flying Tigers or flew the Hump.

During the visit, they were happy to take pictures with their fighters and took on a proud expression when talking about their original glorious experience.

"I piloted both cargo planes and bombers, most of which took off from India and arrived in Kunming finally. I once blew up an important transport bridge for Japan," Mr. O'Dell said proudly.

Some widows, sons and grandsons of the Flying Tigers members also joined the visit to China. They wish to keep an everlasting friendship with China.

By Zhao Chenyan, People's Daily Online