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APO 627. The final mangling process. Number and Four Boys, assisted by an un-named girlfriend, iron wrinkles into and out of the clothes. The Number One Boy (he with the topee) smiles encouragement to his crew. From the U.S. Government sources.
Repairing a propellor, with (felt to right): Sgt. Michael R. Simielo, 32250533, 97th Repair Squadron S/Sgt Charles Gallagher, 32465124, 97th Repair Squadron At APO 493 (India?) From the U.S. Government sources.
Airstrip building by hand in China during WWII. U.S. Gov pic.
16CU Oct 20th, 1944 N-24 Revetment A P-51 fighter plane in a forlorn revetment in the CBI during WWII.
Rest camps are located near Kunming and Chengtu (Chengdu). Excellent traditional facilities are available including swimming, boating, golf, tennis, fishing and hunting. A medical officer and nurse are always in attendance and everything possible to done to help .. forgot the unpleasant things of war. Great benefit is observed after even one week of relaxation. The photographs below show the...
CBI-44-60576 30 Sept 44 Photo by Pfc J.C. Bowermaster Five Japanese bombers struck the Liuzhou airbase on the 29th of September and destroyed this B-24 and a gas dump, as well as a C-46 transport plane. During a fourty-five minute raid the was the only serious damage suffered.
A CACW B-25 crew walks to their bomber at a location in southern China, most likely Guangxi province, readying for a mission. They are: Lt. K. W. Fang Capt. W. P. "Kit" Carson, Capt. C. Y. Lin Lt. M. H. Chow Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.
Flag raising ceremony at Nanning Air Base, China, on 8 July 1945, after its re-occupation by the Allies. Sgt. Edward F. Rossler hoists American flag, while a Chinese interpreter raises Chinese Nationalist flag. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.