Lengthening the E-W runway by 81 for B-29's, Chaukulia, India Dec 1943.

B-25s of the 491st Bomb Squadron at Chakulia AB, India in 1943.

An American B-25D bomber flies at minimum altitude, probably during training/practice of 'low-level attack techniques.' Note the triangular peak just in front of the aircraft. This is probably piled up dirt and sand bags, used as the 'target' to learn and practice, especially for 'skip bombing'. See related image here. B-25 pilots of the Tenth Air Force (341st Bomb Group)...

First page of a letter from Ernest W. Garner who was lost on a flight in China during 1945. (Click here for second page)

Americans at a language class in India. Wozniak's squadron was stationed at Chakulia Air Base (January 1942 thru December 1943). However, this photo may have been taken while the unit was building up at New Malir Air Base near Karachi.

Unidentified aircrew members of the 491st Bombardment Squadron at Chakulia AB, India. The Squadron's early emblem (1942-43) representing "The Bomb Jockeys" shows clearly on the side of the B-25C. The insigne was not officially accepted. Late in 1943, their "Ringers Squadron" moto and emblem were accepted. (Information courtesy of Tony Strotman)

L-5s lined up in rows in India.

Street scene in India during WWII.