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FLYING TIGERS (3)
FLYING TIGERS (3)
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Small selection of three signed First Day of Issue covers by various American fighter pilots associated with the Flying Tigers, the First American Volunteer Group of the Republic of China Air Force formed to oppose the Japanese invasion of China in World War II, the first cover commemorating George S. Patton and signed in blue ink by DICK ROSSI (1915-2008), postmarked at Fort Knox, 11th November 1953; the second honoring Claire L. Chennault and signed in bold pencil by TEX HILL (1915-2007) and DICK ROSSI, postmarked at Monroe, 6th September 1990; and the third commemorating Joseph Stilwell and signed in inks by ERIKSEN E. SHILLING (1916-2002) who has also added an arrow pointing towards Stilwell with the words: 'not my favorite' alongside, ROBERT RAINES and DICK ROSSI, who has added the sentence 'Gen. Stilwell invited me to dinner. He was OK' beneath his signature. Postmarked at Palatka, Mar. 19, 1985.
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