{"product_id":"tex-hill-flying-tiger-9781885354150","title":"Tex Hill: Flying Tiger","description":"\u003cp\u003e2003 new copy  hard bound in dust jacket  6x9  318 pages  numerous illustrations \u0026amp; maps  bibliography  index. dust jacket color art work by John Shaw. Born the son of missionary parents in Korea  David \"Tex\" Hill has become one of Americas most famous and beloved fighter aces. \"Tex\" Hill: Flying Tiger recounts his intriguing early life  standout career  and non-stop adventures of all kinds. Texs 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 Hills 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. The story then moves to Texs command of Americas first jet equipped fighter squadron and the creation of the Texas Air National Guard. The authors include a hardhitting assessment of the failures and missed opportunities that changed Chinas stance toward America and the West just a few short years after their wartime alliance. Finally Texs forays into the realms of Hollywood filmmaking  African biggame hunting  mineral mining in Mexico  and operating oil interests in south Texas round out the tale  providing an insightful look into the life of one of World War IIs premier flying legends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280033931317,"sku":"ByrdShop_1885354150","price":51.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781885354150.jpg?v=1780617865","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/tex-hill-flying-tiger-9781885354150","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}