Flying Tigers- Sweat Shirt Vulcan B.2 In August 1940 R6886 was

In August 1940 R6886 was stationed at RAF Hornchurch

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25 and an immense payload

Aircraft used between the wars include Westland Wapitis and Hawker Harts

This long-serving type continued operational duties during the Gulf War in 1991

Flying Tigers- Sweat Shirt Vulcan B.2 In August 1940 R6886 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.