Tex Hill: Flying Tiger
by David Lee "Tex" Hill with Major Reagan Schaupp, USAF
Born the son of missionary parents in Korea, David "Tex" Hill has become one of America's most famous and beloved fighter aces. In this book, Mr. Hill recounts his intriguing early life, standout career, and non-stop adventures of all kinds. Tex's story is inescapably intertwined with those of Claire Chennault, the famed "Flying Tigers", and the nation of China, and this book weaves all three fascinating storylines into a masterful tapestry, certain to entertain and educate.
Tex and his grandson relate Hill's exploits through his naval aviation days and on to the Far East, where a motley collection of maverick airmen and ground crew - the American Volunteer Group - changed the face of the war in China and Burma through unparalleled valor.
Hard cover. 307 pages including photos.
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