This is the first comprehensive account of the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG), aka the Flying Tigers. In 1940, Roosevelt approved the formation of a covert American air force whose mission was to defend China. VINTAGE (1991) hardcover with clean pages, no writing, no owner name, no folded pages. Mild edge wear and rubbing to DJ. Part of the Smithsonian History of Aviation Series. (SW2) (10B)