Dragon WWII Ben Cole American Volunteer Group Flying Tigers P 40 Pilot 1/6 Scale 12 inch Action Figure The first American fliers in combat in the Pacific, they were officially known as the First American Volunteer Group, later shortened to A.V.G. The name Flying Tigers was first introduced on March 24, 1942, when an American correspondent quoted a Chinese newspaper article saying the American fliers were practically "fei-hu" (flying tigers). The term stuck, and the A.V.G. has been known as the Flying Tigers ever since that incident. 1/6 scale fully articulated body -2 sets of hands, 1 with gloves & 1 without gloves . Detailed United States Pilot Uniform - Leather Bomber Jacket w / Badges, Pants, Shirt w / Ties, White, Scarf, Garrison Cap, Pilot's Flight Cap, Boots, Belt w / Shoulder Gun, Low Cut Parachute, Aviator Style Sunglasses. Manufactured by Dragon Models Ltd in 2001 and throughout production.