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American Volunteer Group Colours and Markings

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Allies - American

Last Stocked on 2/19/2021

Product Info

Title
American Volunteer Group Colours and Markings
Publisher
Category
Author
Terill Clements
Publish Year
2001
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.33"
NKG Part #
2147343732
MFG. Part #
OSPACE041
Type
Softcover
Series
ACE41

Description

The American Volunteer Group, or 'Flying Tigers', has 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 colors and markings worn by these famous fighters.