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[Servicemen stenciling "SHAD" (Shanghai Air Depot) onto bumper of military jeep]
Photograph of two servicemen stenciling "SHAD" (Shanghai Air Depot) onto the bumper of a military jeep, China, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "'SHAD' - Means this jeep belongs to Shanghai Air Dept. [Chinese characters]."
[Sergeant Herbert N. Shatzer instructing Chinese Air Force students on sheet metal work]
Photograph of Sergeant Herbert N. Shatzer, U.S. Army Air Forces, instructing Chinese Air Force students on sheet metal work, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: Students of the 2nd Chinese Air Serve [Service] Group receive instructions in sheet metal work from Sgt. Herbert N. Shatzer of the AAF. Training is part of program for Chinese…
[Corporal Elvin Robinson using cut-away aircraft engine model to instruct Chinese Air Force students]
Photograph of Corporal Elvin Robinson, U.S. Army Air Forces, using a cut-away aircraft engine model to instruct Chinese Air Force students, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: Corporal Elvin Robinson of the 14th Repair Squadron, Shanghai Air Depot instructs Chinese Air Forces students using a cut-away aircraft engine model as an…
[Staff Sergeant Alvin Mawson instructing Chinese Air Force students in instrument shop trailer]
Photograph of Staff Sergeant Alvin Mawson, U.S. Army Air Forces, instructing Chinese Air Force students in the instrument shop trailer, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: S/Sgt. Alvin Mawson (center) of the AAF instructing students of the Chinese Air Force in the instrument shop trailer. (Official USAAF Photo)."Stamped on verso: "Made by…
[Corporal Robert R. Hix instructing Chinese Air Force students in aircraft electrical systems]
Photograph of Corporal Robert R. Hix, U.S. Army Air Forces, instructing Chinese Air Force students in aircraft electrical systems, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: Corporal Robert R. Hix of the Shanghai Air Depot instructs a group of Chinese Air Force students in the electrical systems of aircraft. (Official USAAF Photo)."Stamped on…
[Staff Sergeant Clyde N. McKinney instructing Chinese Air Force students on line maintenance]
Photograph of Staff Sergeant Clyde N. McKinney, U.S. Army Air Forces, using a North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft to instruct Chinese Air Force students on line maintenance, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s. Typed on verso: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: S/Sgt Clyde N. McKinney, AAF training instructor, teaches line maintenance to a crew of the 2nd Chinese Air Service Group at…
[A. S. Novokshanoff driving military truck through rugged "washboard" section of SHAD Drivers' School Course]
Photograph of student driver A. S. Novokshanoff driving a military truck through the rugged "washboard" section of the SHAD Drivers' School Course, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Shown above on the 'Washboard' section of the SHAD Drivers' School Course is a student, Mr. A. S. Novokshanoff, of Shanghai Air Depot in a 2 1/2 ton Army truck. This is one of the many difficult…
[Military policemen inspecting travel documents for outgoing truck]
Photograph of Military Policeman Allen F. Kettering and Auxiliary Military Policeman J. V. Savine inspecting the travel documents for outgoing truck at Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Pictured above inspecting the trip ticket of an outgoing Army truck from Shanghai Air Depot are, Military Policeman Allen F. Kettering and Auxiliary Military Policeman J. V. Savine. Working in…
[Private J. V. Piazza instructing Chinese Air Force students on aircraft engine maintenance]
Photograph of Private J. V. Piazza (right, back to camera), U.S. Army Air Forces, instructing Chinese Air Force students on aircraft engine maintenance, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940sTyped on verso: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: Pfc J. V. Piazza (right) instructs Chinese Air Force students of the 2nd Chinese Air Service Group in aircraft engine maintenance at the Shanghai Air…
[Shanghai Air Depot Fire Department]
Photographic group portrait of the Shanghai Air Depot Fire Department posing with their fire truck in front of the operations towers at Kiangwan Airfield, China, circa 1940s. Individuals are identified in the caption on verso.Typed on verso: "New SHAD Fire Brigade. Pictured above are some of the GI's and civilians of the Shanghai Air Depot Fire Department. These men are of the 'Crash Crew' and are…