Yangkai (Yangjie) 羊街

GI explorations of the hostel area at Yangkai air base during WWII: Saw mill.

GI explorations of the hostel area at Yangkai air base during WWII: Saw mill.

GI explorations of the hostel area at Yangkai air base during WWII: Saw mill.

GI explorations of the hostel area at Yangkai air base during WWII: Saw mill.

GI explorations of the hostel area at Yangkai air base during WWII: Saw mill.

GI explorations of the hostel area at Yangkai air base during WWII: A GI looks at local graves.

An American transport plane over a base in China during WWII, either Luliang or Yangkai.

GIs go through village in Yunnan province, probably Yangkai village, carbines over shoulder, while local people go about their regular business. During WWII.

American flyers at Yangkai make poses for the camera, including with a senior officer. During WWII. Middle image: Lt Col Richard D. Day (Cmdr, 491st), Lt Col Donald L. Clark (former C.O. of 491st), unknown, Capt Joe T. Callaway (former C.O. of 491st), Col James W. Newsome (341st Bm Grp C.O.) (Info courtesy Tony Strotman.)

GI stands in front of sign of "WASC Yangkai Hostel" in WWII.