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[AVG servicemen at military base] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen at a military base, likely in Burma or China, circa April 1942. From left to right: Edward F. Rector, James H. Howard, Robert H. Neale, Arvid Olson, and C. E. Smith. Inscription: "Ed Rector, 2nd Sqdn., AVG. [Dad?], 1st Sqd." Inscription on verso: "L to R: Ed Rector. Jim Howard, CMO in Europe. Bob Neale, Arvid Olsen [Olson], C. E. Smith. April…

[Edward F. Rector oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Edward F. Rector discusses his military service during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his flight training with the United States Navy and his time in the China-Burma-India Theater with the American Volunteer Group. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training and service history, notable encounters with Japanese…