Summer 2024 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 298:
Description
Dick Rossi, an ace with six victories over Japanese planes as a Flying Tiger, also flew 735 transport missions as a Hump pilot. Months before Pearl Harbor, Dick Rossi gave up his commission as a U.S. naval aviator to fly P-40s over Asia. He joined the First Pursuit (Adam and Eve) Squadron of Chennaults American Volunteer Group; which became known to history as the Flying Tigers. When the Tigers stopped flying in 1942, Dick flew more than 700 missions over the hump from India to China in C-46s and -47s. This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is original. Good overall condition.
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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