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''The Flying Tigers'', 1942 #3
A vintage Belgian movie poster of ''The Flying Tigers'', a 1942 American war film directed by David Miller, loosely based on the real-life events of... more
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''The Flying Tigers'', 1942 #3
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage Belgian movie poster of ''The Flying Tigers'', a 1942 American war film directed by David Miller, loosely based on the real-life events of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) during World War II. The film stars John Wayne as the lead character, Captain Jim Gordon, and is set against the backdrop of the Sino-Japanese War.
The story of "The Flying Tigers" revolves around a group of American volunteer pilots who are recruited to aid the Chinese Air Force in their fight against Japanese forces in China. These American pilots, led by Captain Jim Gordon, are known for their distinctive shark-faced P-40 Warhawk fighter planes and their daring and skilled aerial combat tactics.
The film showcases the bravery and heroism of the Flying Tigers as they engage in intense dogfights with Japanese fighter planes to defend Chinese cities and protect vital supply routes. Along the way, Captain Gordon becomes romantically involved with a nurse played by Anna Lee, adding a personal dimension to the story.
"The Flying Tigers" film takes inspiration from these historical events but adds a fictionalized narrative and characters to create a Hollywood-style war drama. The movie was released shortly after the United States entered World War II, and it played a role in boosting morale and patriotism during the war effort.
In summary, "The Flying Tigers" is a 1942 war film that dramatizes the heroic efforts of American volunteer pilots in China during World War II. While it incorporates elements of real-life events involving the American Volunteer Group, it also weaves in fictional characters and narratives to create an action-packed war drama set against the backdrop of the Sino-Japanese War.
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January 28th, 2022
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