Chennault and Chinese officers pose and chat next to a B-25 Mitchell bomber in China during WWII.

On January 28th, 1945, personnel at Chanyi held 'Chariot Races.' We know nothing more, except that they obviously had a good time.

On January 28th, 1945, personnel at Chanyi held 'Chariot Races.' We know nothing more, except that they obviously had a good time.

On January 28th, 1945, personnel at Chanyi held 'Chariot Races.' We know nothing more, except that they obviously had a good time.

American personnel boost their morale by holding a Chariot Race. As marked on the photo, the contest was held on 28 Jan 1945 at Chanyi, China. Taken by photographer of 16th Combat Camera Unit. http://usaaf-in-cbi.com/16th_ccu/index.html (Scan of Official USAAF image from National Archives and Records Administration)

The B-24 bomber "80 Days" (tail number #273257) in flight. Even though the original photographic images have taken severe wear over the years, the original photographs were of tremendous clarity, and careful cleaning and repairs can sometimes bring out significant detail, including the men in the airplane (below). The work is also highly time consuming, and the total work done...

The B-24 "China Clipper." Notice the damage to the #4 engine in the background.

Guarded gates of the Nationalist Kunming Air Force Officer Training School during WWII, with C-46 transports, and a fuel trailer (on the far right).