Flying Tigers - Hoodie Phantom 111SQN The first of which was

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

5 Squadron stationed at RAF Binbrook

The jet remained in service until 2004 with the Italian Air Force and some are still flown by private companies today

The Swordfish remained in service until 1946

Flying Tigers - Hoodie Phantom 111SQN The first of which wasThe 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.