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Photograph of the right-hand engines and wing of a Douglas DC-4 or Douglas C-54 Skymaster aircraft in flight, circa 1943-1944. Inscription on verso: "A picture of the plane in flight."

Photograph of a fake Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft made from bamboo, likely in China or Burma, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the American Volunteer Group's "shark face" nose art.Inscription on verso: "Bamboo P-40. Kunming? Loiwing?"

Farcical pilot's license issued by the Royal Annex (Honolulu, Hawaii) to Robert H. Neale, June 4, 1940. Certifies that Neale is "fully qualified as a first class pilot on the troubled seas of Beverages."

Field orders template, circa 1940s. Outlines the type of information to be included, such as information about enemy and friendly elements, decisions of the group commander, instructions to subordinate units, administration and supply information,…

Flight permit issued by the Burmese Civil Aviation Department to Robert H. Neale, September 24, 1941. Authorizes Neale to fly aircraft within the territory of Burma and the Federated Shan States. One typed page.

Photograph of a funeral service for three AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "RHN."

Photograph of General Claire Lee Chennault (center) and AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen studying a map, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942.

Photograph of General Claire Lee Chennault (kneeling, second from right) and AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen studying a map, Toungoo, Burma, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "Getting the dope from Gen. Chennault, Toungoo."

Photographic group portrait of General Claire Lee Chennault (front row, second from right) and his staff in front of a large map, Kunming, China, circa 1940s. Individuals are identified by their last name and first and middle initials on…

Photograph of (from left to right) General Claire Lee Chennault, Madame Chiang, and Chiang Kai-shek seated at a table, circa 1941-1942.