Glen Benida

Glen Benida was an American member of the Flying Tigers, a group of volunteer pilots who fought alongside Chinese forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War. His involvement in the war helped forge a profound bond between the United States and China, particularly as he and other pilots assisted in defending against Japanese aggression. Benida's legacy is commemorated in regions of China, such as a village named after the Flying Tigers in Hubei's Jianli, symbolizing the enduring friendship and sacrifices shared by both nations during a critical period in history.