FLYING TIGERS IN BURMA

Description A group of P-40s of the American Volunteer Group – Flying Tigers – take to the skies alongside the Brewster Buffalos from 67 Sqn RAF,  during dawn sortie in early 1942.  During these early months, the AVG operated out of several bases in Burma. Sharing airfields with their British and Commonwealth allies, they faced overwhelming enemy numbers and operated in extremely harsh conditions with limited resources and constant danger. By March 1942 they evacuated Burma, relocating to bases in China, but not before their outstanding aerial combat record earned them worldwide acclaim as the legendary “Flying Tigers”. Operating from April 1941, during one of the lowest periods of the war for the U.S. and its Allies against the Japanese forces, the AVG’s notable successes gave America hope that it could eventually defeat Japan. After more than a year of outstanding combat the AVG was disbanded on 4 July 1942 becoming the 23rd Fighter Group of the USAAF, which retained the nickname, ‘Flying Tigers’ THE MAIN EDITION All prints in the editions are individually numbered and personally signed by the artist. THE ARTIST PROOF Each Artist Proof copy is issued with the matching numbered  full color Companion Print “Shark Attack!” Reproduced from a stunning  original work, the print includes a complete listing of all 300 personnel who served with the AVG. THE REMARQUES With both prints as issued in the Artist Proofs, each main print can be embellished with an original pencil Remarque, hand drawn in the lower border of the print by master artist John Shaw. The Remarques can include a single Remarque drawing, Double Remarque drawings or the Artist Special Remarque which features a substantial and extensive pencil scene across the bottom of the print. John Shaw’s pencil work is  breathtaking and he is renowned for his devotion to meticulous detail. He is somehow able to capture in graphite, exquisite works of art in the border of the print that are simply breathtaking, making his Remarques highly sought after collector’s pieces. THE GICLÉE PROOFS ON CANVAS Using the most sophisticated digital Giclée technology, these Proofs are printed directly on to fine canvas under the direct supervision of the artist. Each canvas is then hand finished with a final varnish coat by John Shaw, perfectly replicating the look and feel of the original painting. Each canvas is individually numbered and signed by the artist. The canvas Proofs are available in several canvas sizes. Example sizes are listed above but custom sizes are also available, please ask for details.