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The first combat mission of the "Flying Tigers"
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On the 20th of December 1941, a Chinese air force unit of volunteers from the United States under the informal designation "Flying Tigers" received its first baptism of fire. The “Tigers” had to repel an attack of Japanese bombers flying from the south towards the Burma road, which was of strategic importance for supply delivery to China.

In this raid, the fighter group opened its own battle count and the Japanese were unable to deliver their bombs to their target, instead, turning and fleeing whilst losing four aircraft.

Feel like one of the legendary squadron pilots in the P-40 series fighter!

Complete the task from 11:00 GMT on the 20th of December until 11:30 GMT on the 22nd of December and get the reward!

Rewards

Completing the “First combat mission of "Flying Tigers” task will bring you a battle trophy with one of the following rewards:

  • 10-30% RP booster for 3-10 battles
  • 10-30% SL booster for 3-10 battles

Task

  • Destroy 20/10/10 (AB/RB/SB) player vehicles whilst controlling specified vehicles in random battles

Tasks can be completed only on vehicles from the list:

  • P-40C, P-40E-1, P-40E-1 TD, H-81A-2, P-40E-1 (China), P-40E-1 (USSR), P-40F-5 Lafayette

Follow the progress by clicking on your nickname → Achievements → Memorial Date.

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