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Double-exposed photograph of a group of unidentified men and the Aloha Tower in Honolulu, Hawaii, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "The Aloha Tower and a lovely picture of the Chinese doctors, etc. I guess it was the heat, darling. The crowds are…

Photograph of a Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft parked at an airfield, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft's designation, "Fujiama Foo Foo," is written under the cockpit window, and a shark face is painted on the nose.

Photograph of Dutch transport ship Jagersfontein, circa 1941. The photograph was taken by AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert H. Neale while en route to the China-Burma-India Theater. Inscription on verso: "The Jagersfontein."

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?"

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,…

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…