David Lee "Tex" Hill is shown flying a Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk through
the rugged terrain of south west China as he heads for the airstrip at
Kweilin. His P-40 is wearing what is probably the most recognizable paint
schemes of World War Two - the famous shark face design of the "Flying
Tigers". Officially known as the American Volunteer Group, or A.V.G., the
Chinese gave the group their name "Fei Hu", or "Flying Tigers" in Chinese.
While serving with the A.V.G., Tex commanded the second squadron who
were nicknamed the "Panda Bears". Most of the aircraft in the second
squadron carried a panda bear cartoon drawn in black and white on the
fuselage by pilot Bert Christman, who was an artist before he signed up
with the group. Tex's panda bear is dressed as an old west cowboy, since
Tex grew up Texas, and his aircraft was number 48. The second squadron
also carried a blue band around the rear fuselage. The wreckage of a
Japanese Ki-43 "Oscar" fighter lies in the mountain pass below. The Oscar
was the type of fighter most often encountered by the A.V.G. during their
tour in China.
the rugged terrain of south west China as he heads for the airstrip at
Kweilin. His P-40 is wearing what is probably the most recognizable paint
schemes of World War Two - the famous shark face design of the "Flying
Tigers". Officially known as the American Volunteer Group, or A.V.G., the
Chinese gave the group their name "Fei Hu", or "Flying Tigers" in Chinese.
While serving with the A.V.G., Tex commanded the second squadron who
were nicknamed the "Panda Bears". Most of the aircraft in the second
squadron carried a panda bear cartoon drawn in black and white on the
fuselage by pilot Bert Christman, who was an artist before he signed up
with the group. Tex's panda bear is dressed as an old west cowboy, since
Tex grew up Texas, and his aircraft was number 48. The second squadron
also carried a blue band around the rear fuselage. The wreckage of a
Japanese Ki-43 "Oscar" fighter lies in the mountain pass below. The Oscar
was the type of fighter most often encountered by the A.V.G. during their
tour in China.
L/E of 750 prints
19 x 27 inches
Signed by Col. David Lee "Tex" Hill and the artist
Regular Edition: $225.00 Artist's Proofs: $275.00 Remarques: $325.00
19 x 27 inches
Signed by Col. David Lee "Tex" Hill and the artist
Regular Edition: $225.00 Artist's Proofs: $275.00 Remarques: $325.00
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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"Tiger Pass"