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Brien Wygle oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Brien Wygle and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, November 13, 2013.

[Charles H. Older oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

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)

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…

[Thomas A. Jones using bulldozer to fill bomb craters at Mingaladon Airport] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Thomas A. Jones using a bulldozer to fill bomb craters at Mingaladon Airport, Burma, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "Rangoon. Mingladon [Mingaladon] Airport. Ambitious T. A. Jones - grounded for a week he finds other things to do - filling bomb craters."

[General Claire Lee Chennault and AVG servicemen studying map] (Item)

Photograph of General Claire Lee Chennault (kneeling, second from right) and AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen studying a map, Toungoo, Burma, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "Getting the dope from Gen. Chennault, Toungoo."

[Robert H. Neale and other AVG servicemen relaxing in building] (Item)

Photograph of Robert H. Neale (far left) and other AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen relaxing in a building, Toungoo, Burma, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "Toungoo. L-R: Neale, Little?, Kuykendahl?"

[AVG servicemen looking over wreckage of crashed Nakajima Ki-27 Nate] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen looking over the wreckage of a crashed Nakajima Ki-27 Nate (Abdul) (Type 97 Fighter) aircraft, Rangoon, Burma, circa 1941-1942. The emblem of the 77th Sentai is painted on the tail. The inscription identifies two of the men as J. Gilpin Bright and Henry Geselbracht and misidentifies the aircraft as a Zero. Inscription on verso: "Rangoon - Jap…

[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 4 of 6)] (Item)

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 four, he continues to describe his wartime experiences with the AVG’s 1st Pursuit Squadron in the China-Burma-India Theater. Topics discussed include the AVG’s retreat from Rangoon in early 1942 and Rossi’s evacuation via jeep to China. The…

[John Richard Rossi oral history interview (Part 1 of 6)] (Item)

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 one, he describes his training with the United States Navy and his early experiences with the AVG in the China-Burma-India Theater. Topics discussed include his training history, his efforts to join the AVG, and his deployment to Burma. The…

[Charles H. Older oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Charles H. Older is interviewed about his military service during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the American Volunteer Group and with the United States Army Air Forces in the China-India-Burma Theater. Topics discussed include his service and training history, his missions in Burma and…