Best M422 repro ?

[Chandler]

Back in the 80s and 90s I collected every Tigers book I could get my hands on (including The Maverick War). But I haven't read through them since I put them in storage about 20 years ago.

My interest in the AVG was first piqued by Boyington's account of joining and fighting with them in "Baa Baa Black Sheep." When others (Bond, Shilling, Smith) published their memoirs I snapped them up.

Ford's "Flying Tigers" history was a good read, though controversial at the time because of his "research" that showed no Zeros ever flew against the Tigers. Many of the original vets took offense.

Pistole's portfolio of (purloined?) memorabilia was fascinating -- over and over again.

I always wished there was more interest in the AVG than there was, they were a pretty unique group in interesting times.

 

[Brettafett]

Late to the party, but am also a big AVG fanboy and agree totally.
Not read The Maverick War or Lady and the Tigers... Probably only two Ive not read, lol
Worth a read????

 

[Chandler]

Late to the party, but am also a big AVG fanboy and agree totally.
Not read The Maverick War or Lady and the Tigers... Probably only two Ive not read, lol
Worth a read????

Of the two, only read "The Maverick War," but any book on the Tigers is worth a read to me.

Also:

About the Film — Fei Hu: The Story of The Flying Tigers

About the Film

www.flyingtigersvideo.com

Lots of great images here -- even M-422s (keeping on subject).

 

[bseal]

'Nuff said.

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[Grant]

Agree, but who's the dork on the right in the short sleeves!

 

[Lorenzo_l]

Agree, but who's the dork on the right in the short sleeves!

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Maybe some spaced-out onboard data analyst/intelligence officer on much needed shore leave during a cruise. Or wait, is that Grant in another life???

 

[Lorenzo_l]

Agree, but who's the dork on the right in the short sleeves!

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Maybe some spaced-out navy onboard data analyst/intelligence officer on much needed shore leave during a cruise. Or wait, is that Grant in another life?

 

[Grant]

Maybe some spaced-out navy onboard data analyst/intelligence officer on much needed shore leave during a cruise. Or wait, is that Grant in another life?

Wish I was half that smart. Just a jacket addict!

 

[warguy]

Just finished reading this one. I know it is an older book but I enjoyed it. Got lucky and found a signed copy not to long ago.

 

[mstevey]

Hello Friends, do we know (ie - have evidence one way or the other) whether the AVG's M-422s had the USN stamp or not?

 

[mulceber]

AFAIK, it should have. The stamp was applied by the manufacturer, and the AVG wasn't really hiding where their pilots came from anyway.

 

[mulceber]

Not sure if those are M-422 or M-422As, but it definitely answers the question.

 

[mstevey]

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Not sure if those are M-422 or M-422As, but it definitely answers the question.

Nice mulceber! That's what we call primary evidence.

 

[mstevey]

Hello All, a bit off topic for the forum perhaps but since we're talking about AVG books... I'm halfway through Daniel Ford's book and I will want to read more on the Tigers. Does anyone have a particular favourite they might recommend? One of the things I'd like to read about is what the P-40 was like to fly. Ford doesn't really get into this much.

Thanks All!

 

[Pa12]

Hello All, a bit off topic for the forum perhaps but since we're talking about AVG books... I'm halfway through Daniel Ford's book and I will want to read more on the Tigers. Does anyone have a particular favourite they might recommend? One of the things I'd like to read about is what the P-40 was like to fly. Ford doesn't really get into this much.

Thanks All!

Check out Kermit week’s YouTube videos. He flys and owns lots of old aircraft and makes videos on flying them. I think he might have a p-40 but I’m not sure.

 

[Spitfireace]

For sure Kermit does what we all want to do.

 

[Spitfireace]

There's a guy out here in Vancouver who owns a Mosquito. I think he owns Millionaire that's the name of his airline or corporation... has a hangar at YVR.

 

[Mark Hutchins]

Hi guys,
for you, who offer the best repro for a M422 contract, I Look at for advice and pictures too !
good we !
Philippe

Hi Guy. Why do you want an M422 instead of an M422A or later jacket?

 

[mulceber]

Hi Guy. Why do you want an M422 instead of an M422A or later jacket?

Not positive, but I suspect @philippe wasn't distinguishing between an M-422 and an M-422A. He just wants a WW2 intermediate Navy flight jacket.