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[Junkers K 47 and Douglas O-2 aircraft, Hangzhou, China] (Item)
[Junkers K 47 and Douglas O-2 aircraft, Hangzhou, China]
Photograph of Junkers K 47 and Douglas O-2 aircraft, Hangzhou, China, 1931. Inscription: "Junkers K-47. O-2. Hungjao. 1931."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's personal life and flying career in the United States and China, circa 1929-1931.
[Aircraft, people, and buildings at Ichang Airport, China] (Item)
[Aircraft, people, and buildings at Ichang Airport, China]
Photograph of aircraft, people, and buildings at Ichang Airport, China, June 24, 1935. Identified aircraft include a Boeing 247D (partially visible on the left), a Curtiss Condor T-32, and a Douglas O-2MC.Inscription: "Ichang Airport. June 24, 1935."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's personal life and flying career in the United States and China, circa 1934-1935.
[Harrison R. Thyng oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[Harrison R. Thyng oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, Harrison R. “Harry” Thyng discusses his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he continues to describe his World War II experiences, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater with the 31st Fighter Group and in the Pacific Theater with the 413th Fighter Group. He also touches on his service during the…
[Charles H. Older oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)
[Charles H. Older oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Charles H. Older is interviewed about his military service during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his experiences as a fighter pilot with the American Volunteer Group and the United States Army Air Forces in the China-India-Burma Theater. Topics discussed include his aerial victories and notable encounters with Japanese forces during…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[Captured Japanese airman and Chinese servicemen] (Item)
[Captured Japanese airman and Chinese servicemen]
Photograph of a captured Japanese airman and Chinese servicemen at a military camp in Kweilin, China, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "Captured Japanese Airman, Kweilin."
[Crowd of people gathered around captured Japanese airman] (Item)
[Crowd of people gathered around captured Japanese airman]
Photograph of a crowd of people gathered around a captured Japanese airman (center), Kweilin, China, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "Rosbert. Captured Japanese Airman, Kweilin."