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[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 3 of 6)] (Item)
[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 3 of 6)]
In this six-part oral history, fighter ace John Richard Rossi discusses his military service with the American Volunteer Group during World War II. In part three, he continues to describe his wartime experiences with the AVG’s 1st Pursuit Squadron in the China-Burma-India Theater. He also touches on his service with CNAC (China National Aviation Corporation) after the AVG disbanded and on his…
[Rex T. Barber oral history interview] (Item)
[Rex T. Barber oral history interview]
Fighter ace Rex T. Barber is interviewed by historian Bruce T. Porter about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Barber describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 449th Fighter Squadron in the China-India-Burma Theater. Special focus on an incident in April 1944 in which Barber was injured during a bailout and spent…
[Sergeant Gabe Avallone and Liu Chun-Hsieh eating meal at New Asia Hotel, China] (Item)
[Sergeant Gabe Avallone and Liu Chun-Hsieh eating meal at New Asia Hotel, China]
Photograph of Sergeant Gabe Avallone and Liu Chun-Hsieh eating a meal at the New Asia Hotel, China, circa 1940s. The inscription notes that Avallone is serving as a temporary guardian for the child, who was orphaned during World War II. Inscription on verso: "Liu Chun-Hsieh, war orphan, eats at New Asia Hotel with his temporary guardian, Sgt. Gabe Avallone."
[Aerial view of harbor being bombed] (Item)
[Aerial view of harbor being bombed]
Aerial photograph of a harbor being bombed, Hong Kong, January 1945.Inscription on verso: "Hong Kong / Jan. 1945."
[David L. "Tex" Hill oral history interview] (Item)
[David L. "Tex" Hill oral history interview]
In this brief oral history, fighter ace David L. “Tex” Hill is interviewed about his military service with the United States Armed Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the American Volunteer Group in China and his time with the 412th Fighter Group, the first American unit to fly jets. Topics discussed include aerial combat…
[Base operations buildings at Chihkiang Airfield] (Item)
[Base operations buildings at Chihkiang Airfield]
Photograph of the base operations buildings at Chihkiang Airfield in Huaihua, China, circa 1940s.
[John R. Alison oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[John R. Alison oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Alison is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In part two, Alison describes his experiences as a demonstration and fighter pilot during World War II, including his time as an assistant military attaché in England and the Soviet Union and his combat tours in the China-Burma-India Theater with the China Air…
[Serviceman holding leopard mascot of Kiangwan Airfield] (Item)
[Serviceman holding leopard mascot of Kiangwan Airfield]
Photograph of an unidentified serviceman holding the leopard mascot of Kiangwan Airfield, China, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "7 ft. leopard - Kiangwan Mascot."
[Chinese soldiers inspecting machine gun] (Item)
[Chinese soldiers inspecting machine gun]
Photograph of a group of Chinese soldiers inspecting a machine gun, China, circa 1940s.Stamped on verso: "Army Air Force Photo. 10th Combat Camera Unit."
[Modified military jeep driving through large puddle at Kiangwan Airfield] (Item)
[Modified military jeep driving through large puddle at Kiangwan Airfield]
Photograph of a modified military jeep driving through a large puddle at Kiangwan Airfield, China, circa 1940s.