| American Volunteer Group 'Flying Tigers' Aces Contributor(s): Clements, Terrill J. (Author), Laurier, Jim (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841762245 ISBN-13: 9781841762241 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2001 Annotation: 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. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Aviation - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Modern - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 358.400 |
| Series: Aircraft of the Aces (Osprey) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.08" W x 9.8" (0.70 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
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Contributor Bio(s): Laurier, Jim: - Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. |