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Hardback B/W ISBN 978-1845333033
Softback ISBN 978-1845333026
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Hardback Color ISBN 978-1845333057
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Readers of The Shadow Tiger will experience the adventures of Alabama native Billy “Mac” McDonald, wingman to legendary aviator General Claire Chennault and chief pilot of the China National Aviation Corporation leading up to and during World War II. The Japanese invasion of Hong Kong, a harrowing landing strip in the middle of the Yangtze River, flights through a war zone ferrying world-famous passengers and high-value cargo across the Himalayas and over the Hump come to life.
Kind words about The Shadow Tiger: Billy McDonald, Wingman to Chennault
“…this book gave me more clarity on the true situation of what was occurring in China.” Nell Chennault Calloway, Executive Director, Chennault Aviation & Military Museum
“…one of the most unusually conceived and designed books on any military aviation subject I have seen in more than 60 years of buying and reading such publications…If you have any interest in Claire Chennault, the Flying Tigers, or the mysterious, often complicated history of aviation in China between the world wars, you must have this book!” Cdr. Peter Mersky, USNR (Ret), retired U.S. Navy commander, aviation author, 400+ reviews for Naval Aviation News
“…a goldmine for Flying Tiger buffs Daniel Ford, author of Smithsonian History’s Flying Tigers: Claire Chennault & the American Volunteer Group
“The exceptional variety of letters, documents, and rare photos provide an in-depth look at one of the most significant players on the Asian aviation stage, from 1936 through the postwar era. Barrett Tillman, award-winning author
“…this book will keep you on the edge of your seat as much as it kept me on the edge of mine.” W.I. Chivalette, USAF Enlisted Heritage Research Institute
“Having read The Shadow Tiger, I stand in awe of a true warrior…a selfless leader and a perfect example of ‘the greatest generation.’ If you want to be inspired, this is one book you must read.” General Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant, US Marine Corps
“…one of the best history books of any kind that I’ve ever read.” President Peggy Maher, China National Aviation Corp. Association
“McDonald was a great pilot whose life was filled with incredible adventures. I guarantee this book will keep you on the edge of your seat as much as it kept me on the edge of mine.” William I. Chivalette, Curator, Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute
“Williamson and McDonald are outstanding pilots…If we were to go to war and I were ordered to the front, I would choose these two men to accompany me into combat, and that is the highest compliment a combat formation leader can pay.” Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault, Commander of 14th Air Force