American Volunteer Group ‘Flying Tigers’ Aces

American Volunteer Group ‘Flying Tigers’ Aces cover

American Volunteer Group ‘Flying Tigers’ Aces

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The American Volunteer Group, or 'Flying Tigers', have remained the most famous outfit to see action in World War II.

Manned by volunteers flying American aircraft acquired from the British, the AVG fought bravely in the face of overwhelming odds in China and Burma prior to the US entry into World War II. Pilots such as 'Pappy' Boyington, R T Smith and John Petach became household names due to their exploits against the Japanese Army Air Force. The AVG legend was created flying the Curtis P-40 Tomahawk and Kittyhawk.

This volume dispels the myths surrounding the colours and markings worn by these famous fighters.

Product details

Published 25 Dec 2001
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781841762241
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 111 b/w; 18 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Aircraft of the Aces
Short code ACE 41
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Terrill J Clements

Terrill J. Clements has devoted much of his adult…

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Jim Laurier

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives i…

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