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Strike of the Aztec Eagles,
by Jack Fellows
P-47
Thunderbolt fighters flown by the "Aztec Eagles" of the 201st Squadron of
the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force attack a convoy of enemy trucks in
central Luzon, the Philippines, in June, 1945. The squadron flew close air
support missions, assisting American ground troops in the liberation of the
Philippine Islands from the Japanese occupation in World War II. It was the
first Mexican military force to serve outside of that country. Its
participation in the war led to better relations between the U.S. and
Mexico.
Signed
by the artist and 4 pilots of the Aztec Eagles.
THE
SIGNATURES:
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Coronel Carlos
Nunez Garduno
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Coronel Joaquin
Ramirez Vilchis
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Capitain Jamie
Zenizo Rojas
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Capitain Miguel
Moreno
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