Fighting Tigers by Robert Taylor signed by five legendary Flying Tiger Aces For Sale

A POWERFUL PIECE DEPICTING ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC FIGHTER UNITS OF WWII

FIGHTING TIGERS
by Robert Taylor

OnAugust 5, 1944, following a successful attack on Japanese forces just north ofChangsha, P-40 Warhawks of the75th and 16th Fighter Squadrons, 23rd Fighter Group are attacked byenemy Nakajima fighters and a massive dog-fight has developed over the HsiangChiang river with aircraft wheeling and turning in all directions. The actionis set against the distinctive, haunting landscape of Southern China.

The First American Volunteer Group (AVG) - the Flying Tigers - arrived in China in April 1941, achievingsignificant success against the Japanese.On 4 July 1942 the unit was disbanded to be replaced by the 23rd Fighter Group USAAF, which kept the AVG's aircraft along with a number of their pilots - includingGeneral Chennault as commander. Retaining the distinctive 'Sharks Mouth' nose art, along with the nick-name 'The Flying Tigers', the23rd went on to achieve similar combat success to the AVG.

This stunning panoramic image by one of the world’s mostcollected aviation artists, captures all the atmosphere of a crucial aerialcampaign fought in the skies above a distant land so many years ago.

THESIGNATURES
Released in 1996 the print is hand numbered and personally signed by the artist along with five legendary Flying Tigers Aces from the AVG and the 23rd Fighter Group, including one of the most iconic fighter leaders of WWII, ‘Tex’ Hill:

Colonel DAVID 'TEX' HILL-18½ victories
Major General JOHN ALISON - 7victories
Lieutenant Colonel DON LOPEZ-5victories
Colonel ED RECTOR-10½ victories
Brigadier General WILTZ SEGURA- 6victories

Thispowerful print carries the original autographs of some legendary WWII Aces who flew with the FlyingTigers making it a historic collector’s item.Although now almost sold out we have just a few copiesin our gallery making it a great acquisition before values really climb.

ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Pleaseask for details

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BUY WITH CONFIDENCE:We have been in business for over 20 years and our items are guaranteed to bein perfect condition, unless specified otherwise.

SHIPPING:Larger prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy dutyshipping tubes with smaller prints 'flat packed' in custom made packaging. Matted& framed pieces are packed in our custom made boxes. Our shippingisinsured andguaranteed.YOUR PIECE OF MIND: Asa reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expectourcustomersto deal with it. So if there are any problems such aswithcondition,delivery ordamagesthen we will take careof it with a replacement, store credit or your money back.

Please note: The signatures onour pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed bythe veterans involved.