Flying Tigers - Hoodie Phantom 111SQN yachting and motor racing

yachting and motor racing

TX310 'Nettie' from air power artist Peter Van Stigt

The first of which was from the cruiser USS Birmingham by a Curtiss pilot

5 Squadron stationed at RAF Binbrook

retiring in 2005

Flying Tigers - Hoodie Phantom 111SQN yachting and motor racingThe First American Volunteer Group (AVG) The volunteer group joined the Republic of China Air Force in 1941 to help defend China from the invasion of Japan. Under the command of Claire Lee Chennault the group operated the Curtiss P 40B Warhawk with Chinese Air Force markings. The earliest combat action was seen at the defence of Rangoon in December 1941. This design has been given a deliberate aged and 'weathered' appearance.