[AACS control tower at Luliang Air Base]

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Identifier1991-07-17-A_image_172Parts1991-07-17-A_image_172_011991-07-17-A_image_172_02SourceThe William Orthman World War II Collection (1991-07-17-A), Box 2, Folder 2CreatorUnited States. Army Air ForcesDescriptionPhotograph of an AACS (Army Airways Communications System) control tower at Luliang Air Base, China, circa 1940s.

Typed on verso: "This is the AACS Control Tower at Luliang, near Chengtu. During the war this tower rendered efficient service in the airport which served as the home base of the 426th Night Fighter Squadron and the 312th Fighter Wing (West China Raiders), two US Army Air Forces organizations which furnished the fighter escort to all B-29's (Superfortresses) on their raids against Japan from the China coast. (Official USAAF Photo.)"

Stamped on verso: "Made by U.S. Army Air Forces. [Watch Your] Credit."Creation Datecirca 1940sSubjectUnited States. Army Air ForcesWorld War, 1939-1945United States. Army Air Forces. Army Airways Communications SystemLuliang Air BasePlaceChinaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William Orthman World War II Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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