A POWERFUL PIECE DEPICTING ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC FIGHTER UNITS OF WWII. FLYING TIGERS - THE STUFF OF LEGENDS by Robert Taylor Collectors Edition two print set. P-40's of the AVG Flying Tigers 3rd Pursuit Squadron - Hell's Angels - surprise the enemy with a deadly strafing attack on a Japanese forward air-base in China, summer 1942.
With their Allison engines screaming at full throttle, AVG Aces Tommy Haywood and Robert Smith, lead the charge as the Hell's Angels leave a trail of havoc and destruction behind them. Robert Taylor has created a masterpiece to honor all of the "Flying Tigers" and his outstanding painting portrays a typical scene in this distant war fought by that small band of warriors. The print is autographed by legendary Pilots including four of the. S most respected pilots who, since signing, have sadly passed away; giving even greater meaning to this edition. We are delighted that this historic commemorative edition is released in tribute to this immortal unit, providing aviation art connoisseurs with a true collectors piece.
The print is personally individually numbered and signed by the artist Robert Taylor together with Four legendary Flying Tigers. Of the original American Volunteer Group. Flight Leader DICK ROSSI - 6 ¼ victories Flight Leader. 1 victory (four of his machine guns were removed for photo-reconnaissance).
18 ¼ victories (the AVG's joint second second highest scoring Ace). CHARLES OLDER - 18 ¼ victories (the AVG's joint second second highest scoring Ace). This Collectors Edition print is issued with a pencil companion print, Tiger Attack, which has been signed by. Personally signed by the artist and two highly respected Flying Tiger fighter pilots who flew with the 23rd Fighter Group, 188th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. This powerful print carries the original autographs of legendary WWII Aces who flew with the Flying Tigers making it a historic collector's item.Matted & framed pieces are packed in our custom made boxes. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.