GIs visiting US military graves at Kunming. In the background are markers for the deceased, including for one of 2nd Lt. George R. Barnes, #0-79770, 74th Fighter Squadron, deceased July 24, 1943 at Lingling, Hunan province. Photo from Warren C. Smith. George R. Barnes, entered the Service From: Pennsylvania, Cumberland County. "KIA"

A smoke column arises, and smoke is widely spread about, at an American air base in China during WWII. Caused by crash, bombing, or some other source.

Segments of a B-25 Mitchell fuselage in the CBI during WWII.

Wrecked B-25 Mitchell bomber on the ground in the CBI. The wreck was apparently at an air base, and probably on take-off, as the craft is sprayed with fire-retardant foam, and bombs are scattered about the wreck site. During WWII.

Wrecked B-25 Mitchell bomber on the ground in the CBI. The wreck was apparently at an air base, and probably on take-off, as the craft is sprayed with fire-retardant foam, and bombs are scattered about the wreck site. During WWII.

Wrecked B-25 Mitchell bomber on the ground in the CBI. The wreck was apparently at an air base, and probably on take-off, as the craft is sprayed with fire-retardant foam, and bombs are scattered about the wreck site. During WWII.

Wrecked B-25 Mitchell bomber on the ground in the CBI. The wreck was apparently at an air base, and probably on take-off, as the craft is sprayed with fire-retardant foam, and bombs are scattered about the wreck site. During WWII.

Wrecked B-25 Mitchell bomber on the ground in the CBI. The wreck was apparently at an air base, and probably on take-off, as the craft is sprayed with fire-retardant foam, and bombs are scattered about the wreck site. During WWII.