"Tiger Sharks Of China"
The American Volunteer Group (AVG), or "Flying Tigers" as
they came to be known, flew against the Japanese before the
U.S. was officially involved in WWII. After their disbandment
on July 4, 1942, the pilots of the AVG would be allowed to
continue flying if they joined the U.S. Army Air Forces. Some
AVG pilots agreed to this and they formed the 23rd Fighter
Group, the only USAAF combat group to be organized,
equipped, manned and brought into operational status in an
actual combat theater during the war. David Lee "Tex" Hill
was one AVG ace who joined the 23rd. He is shown standing
in front of his Mustang with some of his ground crew after
returning from a mission as other P-51 B's and C's of the
23rd Fighter Group return to the airfield in Kweilin, China.
Others drive up in a jeep to greet him and get "the scoop" on
the day's action.
they came to be known, flew against the Japanese before the
U.S. was officially involved in WWII. After their disbandment
on July 4, 1942, the pilots of the AVG would be allowed to
continue flying if they joined the U.S. Army Air Forces. Some
AVG pilots agreed to this and they formed the 23rd Fighter
Group, the only USAAF combat group to be organized,
equipped, manned and brought into operational status in an
actual combat theater during the war. David Lee "Tex" Hill
was one AVG ace who joined the 23rd. He is shown standing
in front of his Mustang with some of his ground crew after
returning from a mission as other P-51 B's and C's of the
23rd Fighter Group return to the airfield in Kweilin, China.
Others drive up in a jeep to greet him and get "the scoop" on
the day's action.
L/E of 1400 prints
Signed by David "Tex" Hill, John Alison, Don Lopez, and the
artist
18 x 24 inches Limited Edition $125.00 Artist proof $175.00
Signed by David "Tex" Hill, John Alison, Don Lopez, and the
artist
18 x 24 inches Limited Edition $125.00 Artist proof $175.00
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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