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[Rex T. Barber oral history interview]
Fighter ace Rex T. Barber is interviewed by historian Bruce T. Porter about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Barber describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 449th…

[Marshall U. Beebe oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marshall U. Beebe is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Beebe describes the various stages of his military career, including his wartime experiences as a fighter…

U.S. builds huge air base in India
Photograph of American and Indian soldiers and civilians constructing a runway at a new air base in India, circa 1943-1945. Typed caption glued to verso: "U.S. builds huge air base in India. This picture shows the progress of work on a runway at a…

Chinese troops prepare for action at large U.S. training center in India
Photograph of Chinese Expeditionary Forces soldiers participating in a color guard parade at a United States training center in India, circa 1943.Typed caption glued to verso: "Chinese troops prepare for action at large U.S. training center in India.…

[Snake charming performance on street corner]
Photograph of a snake charming performance on a street corner in Kolkata, India, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Calcutta - From the balcony of the Officer's Club. A snake charmer entertains. One got away, crawled under the truck - you should have…

[Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen standing in front of Nimtala Crematorium]
Photograph of Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen standing in front of the Nimtala Crematorium, Kolkata, India, circa 1940s.

[Shoes belonging to Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen lined up in front of Calcutta Jain Temple]
Photograph of shoes belonging to Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen lined up in front of the Calcutta Jain Temple, Kolkata, India, circa 1940s.

[Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen at Calcutta Jain Temple]
Photograph of Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen at the Calcutta Jain Temple, Kolkata, India, circa 1940s.

[Serviceman and Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen at Calcutta Jain Temple]
Photograph of an unidentified serviceman and several Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen at the Calcutta Jain Temple, Kolkata, India, circa 1940s.

[Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen removing their shoes in front of Calcutta Jain Temple]
Photograph of Women's Army Corps (WAC) servicewomen removing their shoes in front of the Calcutta Jain Temple, Kolkata, India, circa 1940s.
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