Dogfights - Flying Tigers

The Flying Tigers—officially the American Volunteer Group (AVG)—were a legendary band of U.S. mercenary pilots who defended China against Japan in early WWII. Flying rugged P-40 Warhawks, they famously avoided prolonged turning "dogfights". Instead, they utilized hit-and-run tactics, diving from above to leverage their superior speed, heavy armor, and firepower against highly maneuverable Japanese fighters.