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"P-40 Warhawk - Disk Rossi #3" | ||
| P-40 Warhawk #3 (specifications), was flown by Flight Leader John R. “Dick” Rossi of the American Volunteer Group, better known as the Flying Tigers. Mr. Rossi was a member of the First Pursuit Squadron, (“Adam and Eve”). He is an Ace, with 6-1/4 confirmed victories, all Japanese I-97 aircraft. | ||
| Click on aircraft for progressive study. | ||
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Original Painting 10" x 8" - Acrylic on Masonite | ||
| Signed by Dick Rossi - P-40 Flying Tiger Ace (6.25 air to air) | ||
| Dick Rossi is a member of our Rogue's Gallery | ||
| Original painting displayed in the private collection of Mr. __________ |
| Progressive stages of painting development. | |
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| 1. First Pursuit Squadron (“Adam and Eve”) and Flying Tiger symbol painted. Red, black paint done on tiger teeth and wheel, and green camouflage paint scheme started on plane. | 2. Brown and green camouflage completed, panel lines added. Cockpit completed, and Japanese victory symbols added. |
| Final painting proofed by Dick Rossi, underside of plane completed, AVG and First Pursuit Squadron symbols added to plane. Signed by pilot Dick Rossi and artist. | |
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