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The Shadow Tiger: Billy McDonald, Wingman to Chennault Paperback – July 24, 2016

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Billy McDonald of Birmingham, Alabama, had an adventurous and dangerous career as a pilot in the Golden Age of Flight, and into World War II. He jumped from military cadet to wingman in Chennault’s famed aerobatic flying group Three Men on a Flying Trapeze. In China, he moved from instructor for the Chinese Air Force to combat pilot flying Chennault’s legendary Hawk 75 Special against the Japanese over Nanking in 1937. He began by ferrying world-famous passengers like Hemingway and high-value cargo like gold for the China National Aviation Corporation and then flew gasoline and gunpowder over The Hump (Himalayas) for Chennault’s Flying Tigers and the Chinese Army. Through it all, controversial and legendary aviator Claire Lee Chennault remained his mentor, often his boss and always his friend, indelibly shaping his life. This is the story of a remarkable career, and a man who bore witness to some of the twentieth century’s historic events and pivotal characters. Mac tells us the tale in his own words through newly-discovered photos, correspondence and manuscripts.
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    July 24, 2016
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    8 x 0.77 x 10 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1945333022
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1945333026
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"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 "Billy McDonald was a badass." Gregory Crouch, author of China's Wings

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ghost Tiger Press (July 24, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1945333022
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1945333026
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.99 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.77 x 10 inches
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    William C. McDonald III, retired and then had a heart attack. While recuperating, he found his fathers collection of papers in old boxes, almost in ruin. He painstakingly dried and organized a treasure trove of information consisting of 30,000 documents, photos, letters and the beginning of an outline in his fathers handwriting. A stroke had prevented his father from writing his book but the roadmap was there for his son to finish. "The Shadow Tiger:Billy McDonald, Wingman to Chennault", is captain McDonalds first hand account, through letters written home every 2 weeks and photos as visuals, of events leading up to and during WW2. The Smithsonian saw the book and asked for the entire collection and they are being digitized and will be available on the internet.

    The Shadow Tiger traces McDonald’s flying career from its beginning at Maxwell Airforce Base in Montgomery,Al, to his time as U.S. Army cadet and wingman in General Claire Chennault’s famed aerobatic flying group, Three Men on a Flying Trapeze. Much of the book focuses on McDonald’s time in China where he worked hand in hand with Chennault to lay the foundation for what would become the Flying Tigers, served as a combat pilot, trained the Chinese Airforce, and made hundreds of life saving flights through the Himalayas. Through McDonald’s own letters and photographs, readers will experience first-hand adventures including the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong, a harrowing landing in the middle of the Yangtze River, and countless flights ferrying world-famous passengers and high-value cargo for the China National Aviation Corporation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of a Hero
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017
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Writing of one's father, particularly one that is bigger than life in many ways, is a task made both easier and harder than writing about a more abstract relationship. Easier in that the information is more accessible, the feelings more real and the depth of understanding more profound. However, it must be more difficult to write critically, to stand aloof in reaching conclusions and to admit and write about shortcomings. Fortunately for this author, William C. McDonald lll, his father provided such a complete portfolio of letters, telegrams and photos that little interpretation was needed. The task seemed to be more of what to exclude.

The Shadow Tiger is the story of an almost novel-like adventure, which was the life of Billy McDonald, Jr. From a young man determined to be a pilot, to the observations and participation as a brave and often daring pilot in seismic world events, we see an understated hero emerge. Often in the shadow of the renown (occasionally infamous) General Claire Chennault, Billy McDonald witnessed the Japanese invasion of China up close. As part of the Famous Flying Tigers in World War Two, he contributed directly to early defeats of the Japanese Air Force.

McDonald's duties, acquaintances, observations and exploits were preserved in voluminous communications to the family at home, making the author's task one of prioritizing and linking cogent ones into a story. He has done a fine job of that.

A wonderful story of a hero, well told.
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Anne Wheeler
5.0 out of 5 stars Billy McDonald in China with Clare Chennault
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017
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As a student of the AVG, CNAC, and CBI theater in WWII, this book was a good addition to my library. A lot of effort went in to creating this book which is based on the history of Billy McDonald. Most of the book was taken from Billy's letters and photographs when he was an Air Corps trainee/pilot, plus his years in China flying for Chennault and later for CNAC. I enjoyed this book, but it is like reading a scrap book, which made it more difficult for me to read. I recommend this book for those who enjoy reading about the China air war before and during WWII. Billy was a flight instructor for Chennault in China and not an active member of the Flying Tigers (AVG). Just keep that in mind as you consider this book.
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Samuel Kleiner
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful addition to the collection of anyone interested in the ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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This is a wonderful addition to the collection of anyone interested in the Flying Tigers or the golden age of aviation. William McDonald III has done a fantastic job of presenting the story of his father, Billy McDonald, in his journey from the Army Air Corps to flying in China.

Claire Chennault's memoir is notably lacking in talking about his time in China before he set up the Flying Tigers and the McDonald volume is an important contribution to that history in helping to provide the color and context for what Chennault and other Americans were doing in that period. If you wanted to know more about Chennault, the Flying Tigers or American aviators in China, this is a must-read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Proud son
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017
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I cannot put into words how touching this book has been for many people and myself especially. I am the son of the author William C. McDonald III and I watched my father spend over 6 years of his life crafting this tribute to his father. I knew very little about my grandfather before my dad started this project. It is amazing to see the life these men lived at an amazing time in history. My father has truly honored the legacy of a little known American hero and the heroes who lived with him. Thanks to everyone involved including my father, mother, and Barb Evenson.
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Charles Woodall
5.0 out of 5 stars I just finished Shadow Tiger and thoroughly enjoyed every page
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017
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I just finished Shadow Tiger and thoroughly enjoyed every page. I am not one generally to say "I could not put it down," but this is definitely an exception. The book is extremely well documented and wonderfully presented. Actual letters and newspaper articles make history come alive. What true American heroes were McDonald and Chennault! And what a labor of love by the author!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017
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"The Shadow Tiger" is written in "scrapbook" style with pictures and copies of letters accompanied by vignettes and captions.
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EC THUSTON
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book !
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017
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Great book about the "Flying Tigers" and the war in China. It is so interesting as it is compiled of actual letters and pictures sent home by Billy McDonald, wingman to Chennault. Superb reading for the history and war buff. Written by McDonald's children who did a vey complex job researching and putting all the pieces together. It's a real collectible.
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S Brannan
5.0 out of 5 stars Details of the daily life of a Flying Tiger.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018
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A great book for all those interested in our early attempts to help China defend itself against Japan prior to 1941. Details about the adventures of Billy McDonald, a forgotten hero of early aviation.
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