recreation & entertainment

GIs prepare to perform during 54th Air Service Group entertainment, with instruments of the "Jive-o-Lieps" in the background. In the CBI during WWII.

A GI stands at the microphone during entertainment of the CBI, as the Jive-o-Lieps are ready at their instruments. During WWII.

The "Jive-o-Lieps" of the 54th Air Service Group play music as a young GI works the microphone. In the CBI during WWII.

A GI plays accordian, while the "Jive-o-Lieps" of the 54th Air Service Group wait their turn In the CBI during WWII.

Cross-dressing GI removes an article of clothing while the band Jive-o-Lieps plays music in the CBI during WWII. 54th Air Service Group.

American servicemen while away the time playing cards in the CBI during WWII.

Lone GI has a long time to wait for the show to start at this typical outdoor theater in the CBI during WWII.

Hand-drawn sketch of men of the 51st Fighter Group HQS. SQ. at Kanjikuah T.E., Assam, listening to records, during WWII.

Recreation on a beach in India. In the CBI. Photo submitted by Glenn S. Hensley, Kirkwood, MO.

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)