The heritage of the 74th Fighter Squadron "Flying Tigers" traces back to the famed American Volunteer Group.The AVG started by Brig.Gen Claire Chennault, provided air defense for China in the early days of World War ll.Using P-40 Warhawks, the AVG "Flying Tigers" maintained an amazing kill ratio of 8:1 over the enemy during seven months of combat operations. When the United States enetred the war in 1941 the AVG was disbanded, reconstituted, and then activated as the 23rd FG on July 4th 1942
Model wingspan 155mm, Due 3rd Quarter 2007