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Flying Tigers American Volunteer Group Chinese Air Force Reunion Program and Two Photographs, all Au

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 700.00 USD
Flying Tigers American Volunteer Group Chinese Air Force Reunion Program and Two Photographs, all Au
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Flying Tiger Pilot, John "Dick" Rossi, Lot. Rossi was born in Placerville, California in 1915. He attended UC Berkeley before joining the Navy. Rossi resigned his Navy commission in 1941 to join the American Volunteer Group and was undergoing a training program in Burma when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Rossi decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and the Chinese White Cloud Banner. Rossi died in 2008 and was honored across the country for his accomplishments and service. Lot of 3 Items. 1) August 30, 31 September 1, 2 1995 Oregon Reunion; 16 pages containing photographs, poetry, letters of appreciation from military leaders, Roster of Honorably Discharged Flying Tigers and Memoriam for those lost but never forgotten, with inscription and Pilot, "Dick" Rossi's signature on autograph page, and on picture of Rossi inside program. 8" X 10". Excellent condition. 2) 8" X 10" Black and white photograph of John "Dick" Rossi with orginal signature and printed biography on Flight Leader John R. Rossi with photo. 3) 8" X 10" color photograph of three Flying Tiger planes, in flight, signed by pilots "Dick Rossi, "Tex" Hill, and Chuck Older. This photograph comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (CAT #FT-1996) from Nostalgic Aviation Inc. City: State: Date: 1995