Fall 2025 Military & Collectibles Auction
Lot 71A:
Description
WWII AVG Flying Tigers Aviators & Flying Aces Signed Print. AVG Flying Tigers Reunion Signed Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Print. There are 31 original signatures of the 318 original American Volunteer Group (AVG) Flying Tigers. The following are signed Flying Tigers on this print: Frank “Jake” A. Anderson, Charles N. Baisden, Morton W. “Trusty” Bent, Charles R. Bond, Leo Paul Clouthier, Jesse R. Crookshanks, Harvey G. Cross, James D. Cross, Edward J. Gallagher, Joseph Gasdick, Paul J. Greene, Jasper J. Harrington, John J. Hennessy, Albert V. Kaelin, Robert “Bus” Kenton, C.H. “Link” Laughlin, Robert F. Layher, Frank S. Losonsky, Joseph A. Poshefko, Carl Quick, Clarence W. Riffer, Donald L. “Rode” Rodewald, C. Joseph “Joe” Rosbert, John R. “Dick” Rossi, Leo J. Schramm, Robert T. Smith, Irving J. Stolet, John J. Uebele, Donald A. Whelpley, Harvey C. Wirta and John P. Young. All the AVG Flying Tigers are deceased. The AVG was organized in July 1941 at Rangoon, Burma as a unit of the Chinese Air Force, flying combat missions from Burma and China from December 22, 1941 until mid-July 1942, when it was transferred to the 23rd Fighter Group. AVGs who served to disbandment, served the two extra weeks, or accepted induction in China to the CNAC were given an honorable discharge from the Chinese Air Force. Approximate size is 16 x 11.5 inches. The edges have wear. Most likely from age and handling from the Flying Tigers who signed this piece. Also, on the reverse it appears some signatures bled to the back. Still a nice piece to frame and display.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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