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Photograph of the burnt wreckage of an unidentified aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942.

Camera permit issued by the American Volunteer Group to Robert H. Neale, November 7, 1941. Authorizes Neale to use a Kodak camera. Permit is signed by General Claire Lee Chennault.

Photograph of a captured Japanese airman and Chinese servicemen at a military camp in Kweilin, China, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "Captured Japanese Airman, Kweilin."

Certificate of exemption issued by the Burmese government to Robert H. Neale, November 9, 1941. Exempts Neale from the Registration of Foreigners Rules.

Certificate of Honorable Discharge issued by the American Volunteer Group, Chinese Air Force, to Robert H. Neale, July 4, 1942. Includes Neale's record of service, combat record, and list of awards and decorations. Two total pages.

Photograph of (from left to right) Charles F. Blair, Humphrey Bogart, and AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert H. Neale, circa 1941-1942.Inscription on verso: "Charlie Blair, American Export Chief Pilot. Humphrey Bogart. Bob…

Photograph of (from left to right) Charles F. Blair, Humphrey Bogart, and AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert H. Neale, circa 1941-1942.Stamped on verso: "Photograph by Mac Julian, [illegible]."

Photograph of Chinese military personnel on a hill overlooking a runway, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942.

Photograph of a Chinese soldier guarding a covered Beech M18R aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942.

Photograph of a Chinese soldier standing guard in front of a group of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft are painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.