FLYING TIGERS - A legend in air cargo Travel Advertising Poster

$625.00

Genre: Travel
Artist: Anonymous Artists
Year Printed: c. 1980's
Size: 22.25 X 30
Country of Poster: Unknown
Restoration Detail: Unrestored
Grade: Very Fine
Additional Information: Original linen-backed ‘FLYING TIGERS - A legend in air cargo;, aviation vintage poster for sale. This poster is part of The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Fly Now: The National Air and Space Museum Poster Collection. The airline was named after World War II's Flying Tigers fighter unit. Their mission was unusual: They were mercenaries hired by China to fight against Japan. They were called the American Volunteer Group and later became known as the Flying Tigers. Though only in combat for less than seven months, the group became famous at the time for its ability to inflict outsize damage on Japan's better-equipped and more extensive aircraft fleet. Flying Tigers flew air freight predominantly, with limited passenger charters. Founded in 1946, it was taken over by Federal Express in 1989 This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is professionally acid-free conservation mounted, linen-backed, and in excellent condition. Although this is younger than many of our posters, this is a difficult original to find today. This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. The Vintage Poster has been working with collectors worldwide, helping them with their original vintage poster collections. Our posters come with a . We stand behind the description and condition of the vintage posters shown on the website. The Vintage Poster is an IVPDA-certified vintage poster dealer. Available online to you 24/7. Consider The Vintage Poster your expert resource for your antique posters. You will be glad you did! We are glad to assist you. Our current inventory is online and is updated frequently. To purchase, add the item(s) to your cart and check out. They will be delivered to your door. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

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