First American Volunteer Group (AVG) in 1941–1942, nicknamed the Flying Tigers (1 Viewer)

[GICOP]

First American Volunteer Group (AVG) in 1941–1942, nicknamed the Flying Tigers

Kunming Officers Club being prepared after the arrival of two squadrons to protect the Burma Road

 

[Louis Badolato]

Nice set up!:salute:: I love the subject. About 12 years ago I had the great honor to hold an event for a local "Flying Tiger" named Lenny Glick. He was not AVG, but a member of the squadron once it was brought back into the the USAAC and flew out of India. We honored him, and presented him with one of the Figarti P40's autographed by Flying Tiger Squadron leader Dick Rossi. He came back to my house a day later, and gave me his jacket patch, and bunch of other Flying Tigers memorabelia (sadly, he had no children of his own to pass them on to). It was one of the most special things I ever did in the hobby.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Martyn...
these figures look like they were custom made for your scene...
love the guy on the bike...
very nice!

 

[GICOP]

Three AVG pilots discuss the next operation

 

[GICOP]

Nice set up!:salute:: I love the subject. About 12 years ago I had the great honor to hold an event for a local "Flying Tiger" named Lenny Glick. He was not AVG, but a member of the squadron once it was brought back into the the USAAC and flew out of India. We honored him, and presented him with one of the Figarti P40's autographed by Flying Tiger Squadron leader Dick Rossi. He came back to my house a day later, and gave me his jacket patch, and bunch of other Flying Tigers memorabelia (sadly, he had no children of his own to pass them on to). It was one of the most special things I ever did in the hobby.

Thanks Louis:salute::

My Uncle George was a pilot who flew "the Hump" in WW2. My B6 jacket is a copy of his original including a Burmese Blood Chit on the back:wink2:

The Hump - Wikipedia

Martyn...
these figures look like they were custom made for your scene...
love the guy on the bike...
very nice!

Thanks Mike :salute::

I must admit I did, slightly, add to the original K&C figures to allow them to join the AVG :wink2:

Stay safe

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

AVG "Jeep Jockey"

 

[jason foote]

This is a great diorama, great stuff

 

[GICOP]

This is a great diorama, great stuff

Many thanks Jason :salute::

Stay safe

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

The Officers Club is open for business

 

[Horus]

I'm expecting to see John Wayne come through the door at any moment Martyn. Very nicely done !:salute::

Steve

 

[Buster]

Great thread Martyn, a nice tribute to the Flying Tigers.

B. :salute::

 

[GICOP]

After December 7th a small contingent of "China Marines" are deployed to give security at the Airfield

 

[GICOP]

有任何口香糖
(Got any gum chum)

Kids are the same all around the World

 

[Horus]

有任何口香糖
(Got any gum chum)

Kids are the same all around the World

Nice one Martyn ! :salute::

No doubt the Marine replies with have you got Sisters ! ^&grin

Steve

 

[Terp152]

有任何口香糖
(Got any gum chum)

LOL Chris

 

[GICOP]

Nice one Martyn ! :salute::

No doubt the Marine replies with have you got Sisters ! ^&grin

Steve

有任何口香糖
(Got any gum chum)

LOL Chris

Excellent idea from Steve and Chris :salute::

"Our sisters are out but our Grandmother would love to meet you" {eek3}

 

[Horus]

Excellent idea from Steve and Chris :salute::

"Our sisters are out but our Grandmother would love to meet you" {eek3}

^&grin^&grin^&grin

 

[GICOP]

Buying some fresh local produce for the Officers Club from the "Hakka" lady merchants

 

[Horus]

I'm sure the officers will enjoy some fresh Banana Daiquiris in the mess !

Good little scene Martyn ! :salute::

Steve

 

[GICOP]

I'm sure the officers will enjoy some fresh Banana Daiquiris in the mess !

Good little scene Martyn ! :salute::

Steve

Many thanks Steve ^&grin :salute::

Stay safe

Martyn