Major Edward F. Rector Of Marshall, N.C., Was Credited With Ten Victories Against The Japanese While Fighting For The Flying Tigers In China. Later He Commanded The Fighters Of The 14th Air Force. He Was Reported Missing In Action, But Returned Safely. In The Portrait He Wears The Silver Star, The D.F.C. With Cluster, The Britain D.F.C., 1 Chinese Medals, And On The Right Breast The Wings Of The Chinese Air Force.
