Flying Tigers Museum, Chongqing

Name: Flying Tigers Museum
Address: Chongqing, China

#57 among attractions in Chongqing

Museum, History museum

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The First American Volunteer Group of the Republic of China Air Force, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, was formed to help oppose the Japanese invasion of China. Operating in 1941–1942, it was composed of pilots from the United States Army Air Corps, Navy, and Marine Corps, and was commanded by Claire Lee Chennault. Their Curtis P-40B Warhawk aircraft, marked with Chinese colors, flew under American control. Recruited under President Franklin Roosevelt's authority before Pearl Harbor, their mission was to bomb Japan and defend the Republic of China, but many delays meant the AVG first flew in combat after the US and Japan declared war. ()

Local name: 飛虎隊 Coordinates: 29°33'12"N, 106°31'48"E

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渝中区 (砬子巴)Chongqing China

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Flying Tigers Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Three Gorges Museum, Great Hall of the People, Caiyuanba Bridge, Joseph Stillwell Museum.

1.3 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Three Gorges Museum, Chongqing
34 min walk • The Three Gorges Museum, located in the bustling city of Chongqing, China, stands as a monumental repository of the region's rich cultural heritage and complex history. This comprehensive museum, dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Yangtze River and the infamous...
1.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Great Hall of the People, Chongqing
37 min walk • In the heart of Chongqing, China, stands the Great Hall of the People, a renowned cultural landmark that echoes the city’s rich history and its contemporary zest for the arts. Known for its grandeur and architectural brilliance, the Great Hall of the People is not...
1.2 miSE
Bridge
Caiyuanba Bridge, Chongqing
31 min walk • Spanning the breadth of the Yangtze River in the bustling city of Chongqing, China, the Caiyuanba Bridge stands as a remarkable feat of modern engineering and architectural prowess. Completed and opened to the public in 2007, this imposing structure has since become an...
~70 ftN
Museum
Joseph Stillwell Museum, Chongqing
1 min walk • The Stilwell Museum is a museum in Yuzhong District of Chongqing that which preserves the former residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell, the Allied Chief of Staff in the China Theater during World War II. It opened in 1994.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Datianwan Stadium, Chongqing
19 min walk • Datianwan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Chongqing. Built in 1954 under the direction of He Long, Datianwan is the oldest multi-purpose stadium of its size in southwestern China. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 32,000 people. It served as the home ground for Chongqing Lifan F.C. before 2004.