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Photograph of Staff Sergeant Joseph E. Dombrowski (third from left) instructing Chinese Air Force students on how to use a lathe, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s. Major Lin Yu, executive officer of the 2nd Chinese Service Group, and Captain…

Photograph of Staff Sergeant Joseph Lopez refueling a Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft (nose number 3762) while Sergeant Tom Barr and other U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen look on, Kiangwan Airfield, China, circa 1940s. Typed on verso: "Refueling…

Photograph of a street scene in China, circa 1940s. An arrow points to an unidentified woman. Inscription on verso: "Tracking down the female of the species - last attempt! If you want to know how Chinese ladies dress and wear their hair - wait until…

Photograph of students of Le Ecole St. Jean de Arc looking at a battered Mitsubishi A6M Reisen aircraft, Lunghwa Airdrome, China, circa 1940s. An inscription has been scratched into the aircraft's fuselage that reads: "[illegible name], 27/10/45,…

Photograph of students of Le Ecole St. Jean de Arc looking at a U.S. Army Air Forces Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft, Lunghwa Airdrome, China, circa 1940s. The aircraft's designation, "My Little Tike," is painted on the nose.Typed on verso: "From:…

Photograph of supplies being airdropped to troops, China-Burma-India Theater, circa 1940s. Typed on verso: "Aerial supply to fighting units in isolated regions of Burma and China was an important task of the Troop Carrier planes. Food, ammunition and…

Photograph of three Merchant Marines in a barracks building at the Shamshuipo internment camp shortly after the camp's liberation by American forces, Kowloon, China, circa 1940s. The caption on verso identifies the men as (from left to right) John R.…

Photograph of three servicemen of the 14th Depot Repair Squadron, U.S. Army Air Forces, discussing football strategies for an upcoming game against the 513th Troop Carrier Group, China, circa 1940s. The men are identified in the caption as (from left…

Photograph of two unidentified women walking along a street, China-Burma-India Theater, circa 1940s.

Photograph of two unidentified U.S. Army Air Forces generals shaking hands, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Photo will fade."