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[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…

[AVG servicemen relaxing in open air building] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen relaxing in an open air building, Toungoo, Burma, circa August 1941. Inscription in margin: "Tongoo [Toungoo], Burma, Aug. 41."

[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."

[Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of 1st Pursuit Squadron] (Item)

Photograph of a group of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft of the 1st Pursuit Squadron, American Volunteer Group, parked at an airfield in Rangoon, Burma, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft are painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art. Inscription on verso: "Rangoo [sic]. Tomahawk. 1st Squadron. #21."

[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.

[AVG servicemen standing in front of sign at railroad station in Pegu, Burma] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen standing in front of a sign at a railroad station in Pegu, Burma, circa 1941-1942. The sign reads: "Pegu Junction, Rangoon - Mandalay, Martaban Line for Moulmein-Ye, Kayan Thongwa Branch."

[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 serviceman walking near group of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of an unidentified AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman walking near a group of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, Toungoo, Burma, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft are painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art. Inscription on verso: "Tongoo [Toungoo]."

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