Summer of '42 by John Shaw

Curtiss Tomahawk and P-40E Kittyhawk fighters of the legendary American Volunteer Group return from a patrol near their base at Kweilin, China, during mid-1942.

Under the brilliant leadership of Claire Chennault, the AVG achieved a remarkable combat record since its debut in late 1941. It was disbanded in July, 1942 and suceeded by the 23rd Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Corps, which served with distinction to the end of the war.

Each Main Edition print is individually signed by between 16 and 18 American Volunteer Group (AVG) Flying Tigers, and the Artist's Proof is signed by all 21 listed below!

Signatures:

1st Pursuit Squadron:

Charlie BOND, Vice Squadron Leader (Ace)

Joe ROSBERT, Flight Leader (Ace)

Dick ROSSI, Flight Leader (Ace)

Morgan VAUX, Communications

2nd Pursuit Squadron:

David "Tex" HILL, Squadron Leader (Ace)

Robert "Bus" KEETON, Flight Leader

Bob LEYHER, Flight Leader

Charlie MOTT, Flight Leader

Peter WRIGHT, Flight Leader

3rd Pursuit Squadron:

Frank A. ANDERSEN, Crew Chief

Charles BAISDEN, Armorer

Keith CHRISTENSEN, Armorer

Paul CLOUTHIER, Operations

Paul "P.J." GREEN, Flight Leader

Ken JERNSTEDT, Flight Leader (Ace)

Frank LOSONSKI, Crew Chief

Joe POSHEFKO, Armorer

Leo SCHRAM, Crew Chief

Ed STILES, Crew Chief

Group Headquarters Section:

Ed JANSKI, Propeller Specialist

"Red" Foster PETACH, Nurse