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Flying Tigers: Chennault of China by Robert Lee Scott, Jr. - First Edition. A thrilling account of the Flying Tiger squadron led by Major General Chennault during World War II. A thrilling account of the Flying Tiger squadron led by Major General Chennault during World War II. It covers the adventures and battles of this group of American volunteer pilots who fought against the Japanese in China. The book provides a unique perspective on the war, and it is a must-read for any history or aviation enthusiast. Robert Lee Scott Jr. (12 April 1908 – 27 February 2006) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force and a flying ace of World War II , credited with shooting down 13 Japanese aircraft. Scott is best known for his memoir, God is My Co-Pilot (1943), about his exploits in World War II with the Flying Tigers and the United States Army Air Forces in China and Burma. The book was adapted as a film of the same name , which was released in 1945.