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[Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft parked at Kiangwan Airfield, China, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "P-47 Fighter Plane at Kiangwan Airdrome. [Chinese characters]." Typed on verso of duplicate image: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: 'Thunderbolts' (P-47's) of the U. S. Army Air Forces have come to rest at Kiangwan Airdrome. During the war…

[Nose art painted on Douglas C-47 Skytrain "Jimmy Doris"] (Item)

Photograph of nose art painted on "Jimmy Doris," a U.S. Army Air Forces Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft, China-Burma-India Theater, circa 1940s. The nose art depicts the characters Li'l Abner and Daisy Mae from Al Capp's comic strip "Li'l Abner." Typed on verso: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: 'Li'l Abner' and 'Daisy Mae', popular American comic strip characters originated by Al Capp,…

[North American P-51 Mustang aircraft in flight] (Item)

Photograph of three U.S. Army Air Forces North American P-51 Mustang aircraft (visible tail number 473127) in flight, likely in the China-Burma-India Theater, circa 1940s. One of the aircraft has the text "Ginnie" painted on its nose. Inscription on verso: "Three P-51 Mustangs. Famous Deadly Fighter Planes Used by the USAAF in China. [Chinese characters]." Stamped on verso: "Made by U.S. Army Air…

[Douglas C-54 Skymaster aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces Douglas C-54 Skymaster aircraft (tail designation 69 Shanghai, nose number 450) parked an unidentified airfield, likely in the China-Burma-India Theater, circa 1940s. A camouflaged hangar is visible in the background.Inscription on verso: "Giant 'Skymaster' C-54 Transport Plane. [Chinese characters]."

[Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft in flight] (Item)

Photograph of six U.S. Army Air Forces Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft in flight, possibly in the China-Burma-India Theater, circa 1940s.

[Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Model 345) aircraft in flight] (Item)

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Model 345) aircraft in flight, circa 1944-1946. The text "P.W. Supplies" is painted on the wings, denoting that the aircraft is transporting supplies for prisoners of war.

[Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Model 345) aircraft in flight] (Item)

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Model 345) aircraft in flight, circa 1944-1946. The text "P.W. Supplies" is painted on the wings, denoting that the aircraft is transporting supplies for prisoners of war.

[Servicemen watching as woman christens Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Army servicemen watching as an unidentified woman christens "Miss Fit," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's nose art depicts a woman in lingerie.Caption on accompanying document: "82."

[Nose art for Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft "Sky Scow"] (Item)

Photograph of the nose art for "Sky Scow," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a naked woman riding a winged scow.Caption on accompanying document: "83. Insignias."

[Nose art for Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft "'Bugs' Bomby"] (Item)

Photograph of the nose art for "'Bugs' Bomby," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a cartoon rabbit, reminiscent of Bugs Bunny, holding bombs.

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