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What was distinct about Chennault's Air Force unit?

  • All-Female Pilots

  • Used German Planes

  • Volunteer Group

  • Composed of Actors

Answer

Volunteer Group, led by Claire Chennault, stood out as the first American-led air force unit of volunteer airmen. These heroic aviators selflessly joined the fight in China before the U.S. officially entered World War II, earning them the legendary moniker "Flying Tigers." Their P-40 Warhawks emblazoned with the iconic shark-tooth nose art instilled fear in Japanese adversaries.
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