signed
by (THE FLYING TIGERS)
THE FLYING TIGERS. The Flying Tigers were a volunteer group of American aviators that flew in China to oppose the Japanese invasion. It was organized and headed by Claire Chennault.Signed menu. 9 x 12. No date [probably early 1940s]. Chicago. A program from Chicagos Bamboo Inn signed by a number of Flying Tigers. The approximately dozen autographs were given to Carmen Morales, an actress and exotic dancer from the 1930s, and the men signed on the first and last pages of the menu. Some of the signers include Hugh Hutchinson (later President of the 14th Air Force Association), Major General Charles B. Stone, Tex Hill (a triple flying ace credited with 12 victories), Floyd Finberg and others. Some of the autographs are in Chinese (I cannot decipher) and a few are in pencil. The overall condition is very good. (Inventory #: 6281)