Description
A group of P-40s of the American Volunteer Group – Flying Tigers – take to the skies alongside the Brewster Buffalos from 67 Sqn RAF, during dawn sortie in early 1942.
During these early months, the AVG operated out of several bases in Burma. Sharing airfields with their British and Commonwealth allies, they faced overwhelming enemy numbers and operated in extremely harsh conditions with limited resources and constant danger. By March 1942 they evacuated Burma, relocating to bases in China, but not before their outstanding aerial combat record earned them worldwide acclaim as the legendary “Flying Tigers”.
Operating from April 1941, during one of the lowest periods of the war for the U.S. and its Allies against the Japanese forces, the AVG’s notable successes gave America hope that it could eventually defeat Japan. After more than a year of outstanding combat the AVG was disbanded on 4 July 1942 becoming the 23rd Fighter Group of the USAAF, which retained the nickname, “Flying Tigers.”
THE GICLÉE CANVAS
Using the most sophisticated digital Giclée technology, this Proof was printed directly on to fine canvas under the direct supervision of the artist. The canvas was then hand finished with a final varnish coat by John Shaw, perfectly replicating the look and feel of the original painting. It was individually numbered and signed by the artist and then framed to conservation standards.
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