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Smith, Russell
Bite Of The Tiger, The
The Bite of the Tiger is a limited edition print depicting Col. Ed Rector in #36 P-40 Warhawk during the decisive strikes by the
Flying Tigers against the Japanese Army advancing up the Burma Road. As the Japanese convoy began the treacherous decent into
the Salween Gorge crossing into China, the AVG struck with deadly accuracy, strafing and bombing the Japanese
while the Chinese destroyed the bridge across the river. The attacks would continue for four days, finally causing the Japanese
troops to stop their advance. As a result of the attacks, the Japanese Army never entered China via the Burma Road.
"I am the artist who created this image, and I worked closely with Col. Rector during its creation to ensure accuracy." - Russell Smith
Each print is individually signed and numbered bythe artist and countersigned
by the late Col. Ed Rector.
Edition size: 500 signed and numbered
Print size: 33 1/2"w x 23 1/2" h
