Roar Of The Tiger : From Flying Tigers to Mustangs , A Fighter Ace's Memoir

by James H. Howard

A World War II pilot recounts his experiences, which included flying with Claire Chennault's fabled Flying Tigers, matching his P-40 Tomahawk fighter against a force of Japanese Zeros. Reprint. K. LJ.

Genres: World War II

310 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

James Howard was a general in the United States Air Force and the only fighter pilot in the European Theater of Operations in World War II to receive the Medal of Honor — the United States military's highest decoration for valor.

Prior to his service in Europe, Howard served as a fighter pilot in China with the American Volunteer Group (AVG) - better known as the "Flying Tigers".

Howard finished the war with 12 aerial victories (6 scored against the Japanese during his service with the AVG and 6 scored against the Luftwaffe).

Reviews

[KOMET · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best war memoirs I've ever read about a most remarkable, modest man (James Howard) who "made ace" flying against both the Japanese (as a member of the "Flying Tigers") and the Luftwaffe.

[John Lomnicki, · Rating 5 out of 5]

A unique adventure told by a really interesting fellow

I was intrigued by the autobiography of a Medal of Honor recipient who had served in China and Europe. The story is fascinating and a description of how he felt about the war, his motivation and his observations of his surroundings as well as those around him. I enjoyed his story and would have enjoyed meeting him. This is a story of his adventure in the war and his understanding that he survived.

[Beth/Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Medal of honor winner for single handedly breaking up attacks on bomber formation over Germany, after he was out of ammunition. Previously flew with Flying Tigers before joining Air Force in Europe.