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[John R. Alison oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

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…

[U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman instructing Chinese Air Force students in workshop] (Item)

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman instructing Chinese Air Force students in a workshop at the Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s.

[Recently liberated prisoners at Shamshuipo internment camp] (Item)

Photograph of recently liberated prisoners at the Shamshuipo internment camp, Kowloon, China, circa 1940s. Stamped on verso: "Passed for Publication. U.S. Army Press Censor. Emanuel Goldberg, [blank] Date. 61302. China Theater."

[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945] (Item)

Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945. Discusses a boat trip on the Huangpu (Whangpoo) River, a shopping trip in Shanghai, the city's mix of American, European, and Chinese culture, and his plans when he returns home. Two typed pages with envelope.

[Fragments from letters written by William Orthman to his wife while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946] (Item)

Fragments from letters written by William Orthman to his wife while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946. Topics discussed include linotype operations at a local print shop and life in Shanghai. Four typed pages.

[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946] (Item)

Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946. Discusses Christmas gifts, a walk along Soochow Creek, and a protest by Chinese students. One typed page.

[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in China, circa 1945-1946] (Item)

Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in China, circa 1945-1946. Discusses the difficult living conditions in China and the high rate of disease among the population. Two typed pages.

[John S. Stewart oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John S. Stewart discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot with the 76th Fighter Squadron in the China-India-Burma Theater. Topics discussed include his training and service history, notable combat missions, and stories about…

[Sergeant Paul Rounds holding "Queenie," dog mascot of 884th Signal Company] (Item)

Photograph of Sergeant Paul Rounds holding "Queenie," the dog mascot of the 884th Signal Company, China, circa 1940s. Typed on verso: "Heroes--'Queenie', the little mongrel mascot of the 884th Signal Company, USAAF, China Theater, smuggles [snuggles] in the arms of Sgt. Paul Rounds, after the two had captured the 'Plastic' thief of Jukong Docks. (Official USAAF Photo)."

[Sergeant Herbert N. Shatzer instructing Chinese Air Force students on sheet metal work] (Item)

Photograph of Sergeant Herbert N. Shatzer, U.S. Army Air Forces, instructing Chinese Air Force students on sheet metal work, Shanghai Air Depot, China, circa 1940s.Typed on verso: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai: Students of the 2nd Chinese Air Serve [Service] Group receive instructions in sheet metal work from Sgt. Herbert N. Shatzer of the AAF. Training is part of program for Chinese…

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