A-10 Warthog Painted to Honor WWII Flying Tigers at Moody AFB
Maintainers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, painted an A-10 Warthog with a heritage scheme honoring the WWII-era Flying Tigers (American Volunteer Group). The aircraft, transferred from Korea, features shark teeth, WWII camouflage, and the Flying Tiger emblem. The tribute also honors Brig. Gen. David "Tex" Hill, a Flying Tigers ace. The 23rd Wing, which traces its lineage to the Flying Tigers, ensured the aircraft remains fully mission-capable while preserving the squadron’s legacy.
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Air Force crew honors WWII-era Flying Tigers with A-10 paint job
Maintainers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, have transformed an A-10 Warthog into a visual tribute to the World War II-era Flying Tigers squadron. The project began after an asset transfer from Korea, when staff recognized an opportunity to link past and present. The aircraft now features WWII-era camouflage, the iconic shark's mouth paint scheme, and the Flying Tiger emblem. The 23rd Wing at Moody traces its lineage to the 23rd Fighter Group, which succeeded the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) in 1942. The paint job also honors Brig. Gen. David 'Tex' Hill, a Flying Tigers ace. Maintainers carefully matched historical details, including stencil placement, to create a faithful tribute. The A-10 remains fully mission-capable while carrying forward the legacy of the Flying Tigers, who were famous for inflicting disproportionate damage on Japanese aircraft in 1941-1942.
Air Force TimesAir Force crew honors WWII-era Flying Tigers with A-10 paint job
Maintainers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, have transformed an A-10 Warthog into a visual tribute to the World War II-era Flying Tigers squadron. The project began after an asset transfer from Korea, when staff recognized an opportunity to link past and present. The A-10 now features WWII-era camouflage, the iconic shark's mouth paint scheme, and the Flying Tiger emblem. The paint job honors the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) formed in 1941 by Capt. Claire L. Chennault, and specifically pays tribute to Brig. Gen. David 'Tex' Hill, a Flying Tigers ace. The 23rd Fighter Group, which succeeded the AVG, became part of the 23rd Wing at Moody in 2006. Maintainers carefully matched historical details, including stencil placement, while ensuring the aircraft remains fully mission-capable. The project reinforces a shared connection between generations of Airmen and preserves the legacy of the Flying Tigers.
Air Force TimesAir Force crew honors WWII-era Flying Tigers with A-10 paint job
Maintainers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, transformed an A-10 Warthog into a visual tribute to the WWII-era Flying Tigers squadron. The aircraft, transferred from Korea, received a heritage paint scheme featuring WWII camouflage, shark teeth, and the Flying Tiger emblem. The project, led by the 23rd Maintenance Squadron, honors the American Volunteer Group (AVG) formed in 1941 under Capt. Claire Chennault, which fought in China against Japan. The paint job also pays tribute to Brig. Gen. David 'Tex' Hill, a Flying Tigers ace. The 23rd Fighter Group, which succeeded the AVG, became part of the 23rd Wing at Moody in 2006. The A-10 remains fully mission-capable while carrying forward the legacy of the Flying Tigers.
Military TimesAir Force crew honors WWII-era Flying Tigers with A-10 paint job
Maintainers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, have transformed an A-10 Warthog into a visual tribute to the World War II-era Flying Tigers squadron. The aircraft, transferred from Korea, received a heritage paint scheme featuring WWII-era camouflage, the iconic shark's mouth design, and the Flying Tiger emblem. The project honors the American Volunteer Group (AVG) formed in 1941 by Capt. Claire L. Chennault, which fought against Japan. It also pays tribute to Brig. Gen. David 'Tex' Hill, a Flying Tigers ace. The 23rd Fighter Group, which succeeded the AVG, is now part of the 23rd Wing at Moody AFB. Maintainers carefully matched historical details, including stencil placement, to ensure accuracy. The A-10 remains fully mission-capable while carrying forward the legacy of the Flying Tigers.
Air Force TimesAir Force crew honors WWII-era Flying Tigers with A-10 paint job
Maintainers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, transformed an A-10 Warthog into a visual tribute to the World War II-era Flying Tigers squadron. The aircraft, transferred from Korea, received a heritage paint job featuring the iconic shark's mouth and Flying Tiger emblem originally associated with the P-40 Warhawks. The project honors the American Volunteer Group (AVG) formed in 1941 by Capt. Claire L. Chennault, which fought against Japan in China. The paint scheme also pays tribute to Brig. Gen. David 'Tex' Hill, a Flying Tigers ace with 12.25 aerial victories. The 23rd Wing at Moody traces its lineage to the 23rd Fighter Group, which succeeded the AVG in 1942. Maintainers carefully matched historical details, including stencil placement and camouflage patterns, while ensuring the A-10 remains fully mission-capable. The project reinforces a shared connection between generations of Airmen and preserves the legacy of the Flying Tigers.
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