National Aviation Hall of Fame Flying Tigers John Richard Rossi David Lee Hill

Description

National Aviation Hall of Fame Limited Edition Print Series, signed numbered and professionally framed

(2) "Flying Tiger” P-40 WARHAWK signed prints

Individually signed and numbered in graphite
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

depicts a P-40 “Warhawk” flown by its American Volunteer group

Signed by John Richard Rossi 1st squadron A.V.G. and David Lee "Tex" Hill 2nd Squadron A.V.G.

Dick Rossi, an ace with six victories as a “Flying Tiger,” also flew 735 transport missions as a “Hump” pilot! Rossi was born in April 1915 in Placerville, California, and went to high school in San Francisco. During his university years he often sailed in the Merchant Marines during school breaks.

David Lee "Tex" Hill was an American fighter pilot and triple flying ace. He is credited with 12+1⁄4 victories as a squadron leader with the Flying Tigers and another six as an officer in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II. He retired as a brigadier general.

Condition

Very Good - Slight wear to frame

Dimensions

22.5” x 1” x 16.5” / Sans Frame - 16.5” x 10.5” (Width x Depth x Height)