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08 - WWII - Pacific & Asia
Strike Of The Aztec Eagles by Jack Fellows
Squadron 201 - "the "Aztec Eagles - an elite unit of the best military pilots in Mexico, recruited by the President to fight with the Allies. Overcoming the obstacles of language, discrimination and differing procedures, they trained in the U.S. before going overseas. They flew close support missions, assisting American and Filipino troops in the liberation of Luzon. The unit was decorated by the U.S., Mexico and Philippins for valor. It was the only Mexican military force to serve outside of that country; its participation in the war led to better relations between Mexico and the U.S. To learn more, please visit www.Squadron201.com .
Each print is personally signed by nine pilots of Fighter Squadron 201 of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force who flew and fought in the Philippines in 1945, including: General Angel Sanchez Rebollo, Coronel Carlos Garduno Nunez and Captain Miguel Moreno Arreola.
Edition size: 350 (English) 150 (Spanish)
Print size: 30 3/4"w x 26 1/4"h
