Saturday, November 10, 2012

Message from MG Giano - Please Read!


It is with deep sadness that I am announcing the closing of the WW2 Flying Tigers sims. It has been a fun ride; however, due to rl obligations which have greatly diminished the time I have available for SL and without demand or use of the sims I have decided that there is no reason to keep expending exorbitant amounts of cash to keep these sims open. It has been an honor and a pleasure to host these sims. Although the sims are closing, the Flying Tigers group will continue to exist as long as there are individuals committed to honoring veterans and commemorating the ww2 era. We have hangars available in different locations and will continue to fly whenever possible. 

Since our inception, we have adapted to changes; we have been nomads and we have hosted some of the best ww2 aerial combat SL aviation has ever seen.  I will leave the possibility open for another home should demand and commitment rise in the future. I want to thank all of you, both past and present, who have contributed to the last 4 years of our Tribute to the WW2 era.

Sincerely,  G.

Monday, September 24, 2012

September Academy Graduation Recap!



This month, another Flying Tigers' Pilot Academy Graduation was held, where graduates of FT201 received their 2nd Lt. bars and FT401 graduates received their pilot wings! At this month's graduation, the Flying Tigers' CO and Aviator of the Month awards were handed out. A special award was also given to Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn! You can see a list of honorees and graduates below:

FT201 GRADUATES:
Kgdjace Draconia
Dsniper Hotshot
Bono Niekerk
Diacentra Edenbaum

FT401 GRADUATES:
Jimi Xi

FLYING TIGERS CO OF THE MONTH:
Col. Gagi Binder

FLYING TIGERS AVIATOR OF THE MONTH:
Major Toscha Vayanadar

AIR FORCE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL RIBBON AWARD RECIPENT:
Brig. General Vickster Kuhn

Below are photos from the event:

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

New 74th Squadron CO!


Congratulations to 2nd Lt. Jimi Xi who was named the new CO of the 74th Squadron!  2nd Lt. Jimi Xi will be honored at the September 8, 2012 Academy Graduation Ceremony.

Congratulations to Col. Gagi Binder & Major Toscha Vayandar



Congratulations to Colonel Gagi Binder who is the September 2012 Flying Tigers' CO of the Month and congratulations to Major Toscha Vayandar, who is the September 2012 Flying Tigers' Aviator of the Month! Both honorees were chosen by current Flying Tiger CO's and will be honored at the September 8, 2012 Academy Graduation Ceremony!

September Academy Graduation!



Join the Flying Tigers this Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 12pm slt as we graduate our newest FT201 and FT401 cadets! Graduation will take place at the WW2 Memorial and new military and rank appointees will also be honored! 

Saturday, August 25, 2012

2nd Lt. Frederiko Laval is Promoted to Captain!


Kudos to 2nd Lt. Frederiko Laval, CO of the 1st Squadron, who was promoted to Captain today, by Major General Giano! 

Flying Tigers' Awards Ceremony/Muster Recap



Today the Flying Tigers' Awards Ceremony/Muster was held at the WW2 Memorial. Flying Tigers' CO's, active duty, reservists, and civilian members were honored with a variety of military decorations! The event started with the Golden Tigers flyover, where the demo team showed off their new Nexgen Aviation Hawks. Here is a complete list of honorees:

ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEDAL RIBBON
Lt. Col. Thorn Blackflag

BASIC MILITARY TRAINING HONOR GRADUATE RIBBON
2nd Lt. Leo Ravenheart
2nd Lt. Jimi Xi

CIVILIAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD MEDAL RIBBON
Mr. Rob Fenwitch
Ms. Ava Jhamin

COMMENDATION MEDALS:

(23RD WING RECIPIENTS):
Colonel Skye Tracer, 75th Fighter Squadron
Colonel Gagi Binder, 38th Rescue Squadron
Captain Gokyu Ugajin

(11TH SQUADRON):
Captain Yan Aboubakar

(38TH SQUADRON):
Captain Gokyu Ugajin
Captain Chastityno Weston
Captain Paul Partridge, Golden Tigers
Major Toscha Vayandar, 23rd Fighter Wing Headquarters

(SPARTANS):
Colonel Gagi Binder
Lt. Col. Zara Xorbun
2nd Lt. Frederiko Laval (promoted to Captain)

(74TH SQUADRON):
Captain Chastityno Weston

(75TH SQUADRON):
Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn

LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARD
General Marcus Warbunsee (ROC)
Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn
Colonel Gagi Binder
Lt. Col. Zara Xorbun
Lt. Col. Thorn Blackflag
Lt. Col. 1Tsecret Spy
Lt. Col. Guapo Alex
Lt. Col. Skye Tracer
Brig. General Matrix Amiot

MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD RIBBON
General Marcus Warbunsee (ROC)
Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn
Colonel Gagi Binder
Lt. Col. 1TSecret Spy
Lt. Col. Zara Xorbun
Major Nil1965 Resident

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE MEDAL RIBBON
2nd Lt. Elrik Merlin for his service at the 2012 Relay for Life Event Weekend


Below is a video of some of the winners:


View more photos of this event:

Golden Tigers Debut New Planes!



At today's Awards Ceremony/Muster, the Golden Tigers Demo Team, debuted their new planes! Special created Nexgen Hawks, with orange livery filled the skies above the ceremony as the Golden Tigers did a great flyover to start today's events!  The Golden Tigers were lead by Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn and you can check out the photos of the Golden Tigers below:

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Flying Tigers' Awards Ceremony/Muster!



Join us at the WW2 Memorial, as we honor our commanding officers and active duty members of the Flying Tigers in Second Life! The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 12pm slt! Below is a list of award recipients:



LIST OF AWARD CITATIONS & RECIPIENTS

MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD RIBBON:
General Marcus Warbunsee (ROC)
Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn
Colonel Gagi Binder
Lt. Col. 1TSecret Spy
Lt. Col. Zara Xorbun
Major Nil1965 Resident

LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARD:
General Marcus Warbunsee (ROC)
Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn
Colonel Gagi Binder
Lt. Col. Zara Xorbun
Lt. Col. Thorn Blackflag

COMMENDATION MEDAL

(23RD WING RECIPIENTS):
Colonel Skye Tracer, 75th Fighter Squadron
Colonel Gagi Binder, 38th Rescue Squadron (Former 23rd Wing Unit, during the award period)
Captain Paul Partridge, Golden Tigers
Major Toscha Vayandar, 23rd Fighter Wing Headquarters

(SPARTANS):
Colonel Gagi Binder
Captain Gokyu Ugajin

(11TH SQUADRON):
Captain Yan Aboubakar

(38TH SQUADRON):
Captain Gokyu Ugajin
Captain Chastityno Weston
Lt. Col. Zara Xorbun
2nd Lt. Frederiko Laval

(74TH SQUADRON):
Captain Chastityno Weston

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE MEDAL RIBBON:
2nd Lt. Elrik Merlin for his service at the 2012 Relay for Life Event Weekend

BASIC MILITARY TRAINING HONOR GRADUATE RIBBON:
2nd Lt. Leo Ravenheart
2nd Lt. Jimi Xi

ARMED FROCES RESERVE MEDAL RIBBON:
Lt. Col. Thorn Blackflag

CIVILIAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD MEDAL RIBBON:
Mr. Rob Fenwitch
Ms. Ava Jhamin

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Sports Festival Weekend Recap!



Yesterday, the Flying Tigers' 16 Day Sports Festival, held a 4 hour weekend party! The Sports Festival is in honor of the real life Olympics! Yesterday's events kicked off with DJ Cath, who was joined by host AJ! Guests partied outside the New London Village's tennis complex:



The party later continued with DJ Heath and host Amy:



Today is the last day of our Sports Festival! Join us for a 2pm slt event with DJ Anakin and Host Cath and a 4pm slt System of a Down Tribute Concert!