[Students looking at Douglas C-47 Skytrain]

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Identifier1991-07-17-A_image_134Parts1991-07-17-A_image_134_011991-07-17-A_image_134_021991-07-17-A_image_134_03SourceThe William Orthman World War II Collection (1991-07-17-A), Box 1, Folder 9CreatorUnited States. Army Air ForcesDescriptionPhotograph 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: Public Relations Office, Fourteenth Air Force. Code: 11020805, Release Upon Receipt, cleared Goldberg USF CT. Fourteenth Air Force Headquarters, Shanghai -- Giant transports (C-47s) of the Fourteenth Air Force's Second Combat Cargo squadron are inspected by students of Le Ecole St. Jean de Arc, at Lunghwa Airdrome. The students and Brothers of the school were recent guests of Major General Charles B. Stone III, commanding general of the 'Fourteenth Air Force, on a tour of Lunghwa Airdrome sponsored for them."

Stamped on verso: "Passed for Publication. U.S. Army Press Censor. Emanuel Goldberg, [blank] Date. 61302. China Theater."Creation Datecirca 1940sSubjectUnited States. Army Air ForcesWorld War, 1939-1945Douglas C-47 Skytrain FamilyAirplanes, MilitaryTransport planesChildrenLunghwa AirdromePlaceShanghai (China)ChinaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William Orthman World War II Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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