Days of the Ching Pao. A photographic record of the Flying Tigers-14th Air Force in China in World War II.

Appleton, WI: Rosholt House II, (1978),

First Edition. quarto, pictorial boards in dust jacket. (193)pp. Rosholt House II, Item #27174

This book covers only one phase of the American experience in China in World War II beginning with the American Volunteer Group, better known today as the "Flying Tigers," to the China Air Task Force, an offshoot of the Tigers and continuing with the 14th Air Force, which grew out of both organizations and in which some of the original A.V.G. served throught the war. Photographic illustrations of squadrons, airfield construction, decorations, damage assessments, and assorted documents and pictures. Signed by the author on the title page. Very slight shelf wear to corners of book and jacket, still an attractive copy.

Price: $50.00

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