Military Aviation Art
The Bite of the Tiger
is a painting 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 descent
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,
1301finally 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 worked closely with Col. Rector during its creation to ensure accuracy.
Printed on 100# acid free
stock, the edition consists of 500 prints plus 50 Artists Proofs. Each
print is individually signed and numbered by Russell Smith and
countersigned by the late Col. Ed Rector. |
