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Chennault's Flying Tigers by Robert Taylor.
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Chennault's Flying Tigers by Robert Taylor
- The Signatures
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Colonel Tex Hill (deceased)
After serving as a Navy Pilot, Tex Hill volunteered for the A.V.G., becoming Squadron Leader in the 2nd Sqn (Panda Bears) until disbandment in 1942, by which time he had 12.25 air victories. He remained in China with the 75th F S /23rd F G before returning to the U.S. He went back to China to command the 23rd F G, increasing his total to 18.25 victories. He died 11th October 2007.
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Colonel Charles Older (deceased)
Resigning from the Marine Corps in 1941 to join the A.V.G., Chuck Older took part in the great 'Christmas' air battles over Rangoon shooting down 5 Japanese aircraft. With 10.25 victories to his credit he joined the 23rd F G when the A.V.G. was disbanded, flying P-51s. He led the first strike against Shanghai resulting in the destruction of 77 Japanese aircraft. He completed the war with 18.25 air victories. He died in June 2001.
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Colonel Ed Rector
Ed Rector originally flew dive bombers off carriers before being recruited into the A.V.G. flying with the 2nd Squadron. Ed Rector was one of the five pilots who volunteered for continuous service in China after 4th July, 1942 and joined the 23rd Fighter Group. He returned to China later for a 2nd tour of duty. He had a total of 10.5 air victories.
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Flight Leader Dick Rossi
Dick Rossi resigned his Navy commission in 1941 to join the A.V.G. He saw combat over Burma and China flying at varying times with all three Flying Tiger squadrons, achieving 6.25 confirmed victories. With disbandment of the A.V.G. in 1942, Rossi joined the China National Aviation Corporation, ferrying vital supplies on more than 750 trips across the Hump, from India into China.
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Flight Leader Erik Shilling
Erik Shilling was amongst the first volunteer pilots with the A.V.G. Although credited with only one air victory, Erik flew many dangerous photo missions in his P-40 modified for vital camera work, which included the removal of 4 of his machine guns. In 1942 he joined the China National Airways flying 700 round trips over the Hump.
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