KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 – A permanent exhibition commemorating the Flying Tigers—American volunteer pilots who fought alongside China during World War II—opened Sunday at the Liuzhou Military Museum in Guangxi, southern China.
Featuring over 1,000 artefacts, including flight suits, diaries, and personal letters, the exhibit captures a unique chapter of wartime solidarity between the United States and China.
According to the Liuzhou Military Museum in a statement, many items were donated by families and institutions from both countries.
Liuzhou was a key transportation hub and military stronghold in southern China during the war. Local civilians often risked their lives to rescue downed American airmen, forging deep bonds in the process.
The Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation chairman, Jeffrey Greene called the Flying Tigers’ legacy “a timeless testament to the power of solidarity” between two nations.
Meanwhile, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries president, Yang Wanming echoed the sentiment: “This history shows that people from different countries can overcome their differences and unite in the face of common challenges.”
The exhibition includes five themed sections, narrating heroic stories of joint resistance and shared sacrifice. It will remain free and open to the public as a long-term tribute to international cooperation in wartime.
