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A fascinating and rare image of a party or similar celebration of mostly African American CBIers. 

African-American CBIers -- ARC Club, Calcutta

A fascinating and rare image of a party or similar celebration of mostly African-American CBIers at the American Red Cross club in Calcutta. While the numerous shoulder insignia leave no question that these are CBI veterans (see blow-up below), the time of the event is a mystery. Many African American CBIers where stationed in WWII, working at the docks, in road construction, or as drivers on the various roads into...
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Judy Ikels, and she has been gracious to share with us much about her biological father, whom she never met.

Discovering A Legacy: William H. Wallace

We are excited that, after years of hoping to find some kin of Lt. Wallace, who lost his life saving his crew (see our previous story of regarding William H. Wallace here), one last effort in fall 2015 has allowed us to get to know his daughter, Judy Ikels, and she has been gracious to share with us much about her biological father, whom she never met. Dr. Patrick Lucas...
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43rd Fighter Squadron Class 43C

 43rd Fighter Squadron class 43C training at Randolph Field, Texas, around March, 1943. Irving DeGon is front row, fourth from the left.
43rd Fighter Squadron class 43C training at Randolph Field, Texas, around March, 1943. (Much thanks to L. Esper for sharing her grandfather's info!)
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Flyer In Training Poses With Fairchild PT-26

1st Lt. Irving Woodrow DeGon poses with Fairchild PT-26 trainer at primary training in Parks Air College, Illinois.
1st Lt. Irving Woodrow DeGon poses with Fairchild PT-26 trainer at primary training in Parks Air College, Illinois.
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Freight Crew And Local People

Members of air freight crew, both GIS and local people, in China during WWII.  Front row: Cpl. Stanko, Sgt. V. A. Green, Sgt. Gorer, Pfc. Bartko, Pvt. Spears. Background on truck: Pvt. Firestone. Official U.S. Gov image.
Members of air freight crew, both GIS and local people, in China during WWII. Front row: Cpl. Stanko, Sgt. Virgil A. Green, Sgt. Gorer, Pfc. Bartko, Pvt. Spears. Background on truck: Pvt. Firestone. 396th Air Service Squadron of the 12th Air Service Group. Official U.S. Gov image. (Thanks to J. Hyche for providing his uncle Virgil Green's first name, and...
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B-24 "Open For Business"

Men pose next to artwork of the tail of B-24 "Open For Business" of the 308th Bombardment Group.
GIs pose next to artwork of the tail of B-24 "Open For Business" of the 308th Bombardment Group. The name "J. J. Frost" is listed on the gun window.
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African-American CBIers -- ARC Club, Calcutta

A fascinating and rare image of a party or similar celebration of mostly African American CBIers. 
A fascinating and rare image of a party or similar celebration of mostly African-American CBIers at the American Red Cross club in Calcutta. While the numerous shoulder insignia leave no question that these are CBI veterans (see blow-up below), the time of the event is a mystery. Many African American CBIers where stationed in WWII, working at the docks, in...
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An Interpreter's Story--Alice Kim Chong

Alice Kim Chong (1909-1972) was one of Claire Chennault’s two female interpreters at Kunming between 1943 and 1945.  Here they are outside the HQ building at Kunming in 1943.  Eloise Witwer, Alice’s roommate and best friend, at left.  Alice Kim Chong (1909-1972) at right.
Alice Kim Chong (1909-1972; Chinese names 张秀金 and 张秀俊) was one of Claire Chennault’s two female interpreters at Kunming between 1943 and 1945. Here they are outside the HQ building at Kunming in 1943. Eloise Witwer, Alice’s roommate and best friend, at left. Alice Kim Chong (1909-1972) at right. Alice Chong was American-Born Chinese, born on Kauai, and educated (B.A...
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James C. Vurgaropulos: Condolence Letter

A condolence letter to the family of Lt. James C. Vurgaropulos, who died during a mission in 1944 in China.  
A condolence letter to the family of Lt. James C. Vurgaropulos, who died during a mission in 1944 in China, from Barney M. Giles. See more about James C. Vurgaropulos here.
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B-24 "The Frendlin" And Crew

The B-24 "The Frendlin" and crew in China during WWII. This B-24J, serial #42-73265 was assigned to 425th Bomb Squadron at Kunming. The plane departed Liuchow on 20 May 1944 for a planned sea sweep mission with return to Kunming. However, it was hit by enemy fire during the mission forcing the crew to bail out prior to reaching a friendly airfield.  All crew members were assisted by American Missionaries, Chinese villagers and guerilla's to reach an American base safely. Crew members on that mission were:
The B-24 "The Frendlin" and crew in China during WWII. This B-24J, serial #42-73265 was assigned to 425th Bomb Squadron at Kunming. The plane departed Liuchow on 20 May 1944 for a planned sea sweep mission with return to Kunming. However, it was hit by enemy fire during the mission forcing the crew to bail out prior to reaching a...
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