Wozniak

Unidentified members, probably an aircrew, beside a B-25C of the 491st Bombardment Squadron at Chakulia, India, sometime in 1943.

Gen. Claire Chennault, Commander of 14th Air Force made a "surprise" visit to Yangkai in February 1944 to brief the flight leaders on a new bombing technique. Here he stands with officers of the 341st Bombardment Group (BmGrp), 11th, 22nd and 491st Bomb Squadrons. From left; Col. Caleb Haynes(?), Maj Edison Weatherly (22nd C.O.), Maj. James Callaway (491st CO), B.Gen...

Unidentified aircrew members beside "Chattanooga Choo Choo", an 'experienced' B-25H, at Yangkai AB, China. This 491st Bomb Squadron aircraft carries the marking of many missions flown and two Japanese ships sunk. Possibly taken in the fall of 1944 or spring of '45. Not clearly visible, beneath the long trail of white smoke painted on the nose, is a locomotive and...

'The bar of the 491st Bombardment Squadron Officers' Club at Chakulia Air Base, India. Notice the "Bomb Jockeys" emblems on the rear wall. The early insigne was not officially sanctioned. In the latter part of 1943 a new insigne, "Ringer Squadron", was accepted and became the 'official' emblem until replaced in 1957.

The dining area of the Officer's Club at Yangkai Air Base, China. Probably taken sometime in the first half of 1944, possibly soon after the 341st Bombardment Group HQ with the 22nd and 491st Bomb Squadrons arrived in January 1944.

A club in the CBI during WWII.

A club in the CBI during WWII.

Americans at a language class in India. Wozniak's squadron was stationed at Chakulia Air Base (January 1942 thru December 1943). However, this photo may have been taken while the unit was building up at New Malir Air Base near Karachi.

B-25s of the 491st Bomb Squadron at Chakulia AB, India in 1943.

Early morning at Yankai Air Base, China. Aircrew, in flight jackets, and maintenance personnel of the the 491st Bomb Squadron prepare for a mission. This is probably a newly arrived aircraft, because the B-25D, no mission symbols are displayed below the pilot's window. Photo was probably taken in the spring of 1944. (Information courtesy of Tony Strotman)