Large cluster of Flying Tigers relics found

Experts studying the history of the Flying Tigers in China said they have discovered the largest and most concentrated cluster of relics sites related to the legendary US volunteer air squadron, which helped China fight Japanese invaders during World War II.

More than 10 sites were found in Wulongpu village of Chenggong, a district of Kunming that is more than 30 kilometers from downtown Kunming, according to Sun Guansheng, director of the Yunnan Flying Tigers Research Institute.

The sites include the remnants of the Flying Tigers Command, its encampment and the Chenggong airport, built between 1940 and 1941 for their use, he said.