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[Diary written by Robert H. Neale during service with American Volunteer Group]

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Identifier2001-04-27-A_text_001SourceThe Flying Tigers Association Collection (2001-04-27-A), Box 1, Folder 6CreatorNeale, Robert H., 1914-1994DescriptionDiary written by Robert H. Neale during his service with the American Volunteer Group in the China-Burma-India Theater, January 1, 1942-July 23, 1942. Containing 212 pages with handwritten entries in English, as well as preprinted maps, illustrations, and information in Chinese text. Diary entries discuss Japanese air raids over Burma, China and Thailand, including the fall of Moulmeinm the Battle of the Bilin River, and Rangoon; AVG and RAF sorties; the deaths and disappearances of his fellow pilots; being promoted to commanding officer of the 23rd Pursuit Group and the mental anxiety caused by his responsibility; his disinterest in being inducted to the U.S. Army from the A.V.G; downtime activities including parties; his return home via India. Transcript available.Creation Date1942SubjectNeale, Robert H., 1914-1994Air pilots, MilitaryAces (Fighter pilots)World War, 1939-1945China. Kong jun. American Volunteer GroupCentral Aircraft Manufacturing Company Chennault, Claire Lee, 1893-1958Curtiss P-40E WarhawkBristol Blenheim FamilyBombing, AerialMitsubishi A6M Reisen (Zero Fighter) Zeke (Ben, Ray) FamilyNorth American B-25 Mitchell FamilyHawker Hurricane FamilyPlaceRangoon (Burma)Moulmein (Burma)BurmaKunming Shi (China)ChinaChiang Mai (Thailand)ThailandBaoshan Shi (China)Chongqing (China)Magwe (Burma)Loiwing (China)Hengyang Shi (China)Guilin (Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, China)Original FormatdiariesBibliographic CitationThe Flying Tigers Association Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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[Diary written by Robert H. Neale during service with American Volunteer Group]