NEW RELEASE! A mixed flight of shark-nosed Curtiss Tomahawk and P-40E Kittyhawk fighters of the legendary American Volunteer Group return from a patrol near their base at Kweilin, China, during mid-1942. Under the brilliant leadership of Claire Chennault, the AVG achieved a remarkable combat record since its debut in Late 1941. It was disbanded in July, 1942 and suceeded by the 23rd Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Corps, which served with distinction to the end of the war. The signatures: 14th Pursuit Squadron: Charlie Bond Joe Rosbert Dick Rossi Morgan Vaux 3rd Pursuit Squadron: Frank A. Andersen Charles Baisden Keith Christensen Paul Clouthier Ken Jernstedt Frank Losonski Joe Poshefko Leo Schramm Ed Stiles 2nd Pursuit Squadron: David "Tex" Hill Bob Layher Charlie Mott Peter Wright Group Headquarters Section: Ed Janski "Red" Foster Petach |
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