American Volunteer Group Colours and Markings

出版者:Osprey Publishing

作者:Terrill Clements

页数:96

出版时间:2001-12-25

价格:USD 22.95

装帧:Paperback

isbn号码:9781841762241

图书标签:空军AVG

The American Volunteer Group (AVG) or "Flying Tigers" were the first Americans to see action against the Japanese in World War II. Manned by volunteers and flying American aircraft acquired from the British, the AVG fought 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. This title marks the start of the sharks-mouth legend in the USAAF. It includes a look at profiles, planforms and badge artwork.