Aleutian Tiger

“Aleutian Tiger”

Artist: James Havens

Oil on Canvas 3ft X 6ft

circa April 15, 2015

Anchorage, Alaska

This painitng was commissioned by Mr. Sean Carlos / Alaska Island Air. Sean is a third generational Alaskan bush pilot and currently flies out of Southwest Alaska, specifically the village of Togiak. This painting is representitive of his great grandfather who flew combat missions during WW2 and was a memeber of the infamous "Aleutian Tigers." The “Aleutian Tigers” of the 343rd Fighter Group fought in one of the most harsh locales of the Second World War in the Aleutian island chain of Alaska. Not only did the Aleutian Tigers fly the P-40 Warhawk like the Flying Tigers in China, the 343rd FG was led by Lt. Col. Jack Chennault, son of the Flying Tigers’ leader, General Claire Chennault.

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