A picture of the Aleutian Tigers at the Glenn Curtiss Museum
While at the Glenn Curtiss Museum, I was excited to see the P-40 Warhawk being restored, and talk to several volunteers involved with the extensive rebuild.
Stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage in 1942, was the 11th Fighter Squadron, also known as the “Aleutian Tigers”. The Aleutian Tigers were commanded by Lt. Col. John Chennault, who was the son of Gen. Claire Chennault, the commander of the famed “Flying Tigers” in China.
P-40 Warhawk, 11th FS, 343rd FG
The 11th Fighter Squadron was one of 4 squadrons making up the 343rd Fighter Group, and were assigned the task of defending the Aleutian Islands during WWII. The 11th FS flew their final combat mission in Alaska in October of 1943. The 343rd FG remained in Alaska flying patrols until the end of the war.
May 23rd, 2018 at 11:11 AM
It must be great to visit the museum and look thru that window into the past. I burst with pride when I realize what troops we’ve been privileged to have in our history.
May 24th, 2018 at 2:31 AM
So true! Your pride and respect shines through on every post you make GP. Thanks for the visit!
May 24th, 2018 at 9:29 AM
I appreciate you saying so!