425th Squadron

Sample of a propaganda flyer (front and back of a single sheet shown) thrown out while in the air by B-24 bomber crews in China, as collected by Robert Zolbe, who kept a few back when he tossed them out on missions. These flyers were usually on very thin paper, and quite small, maybe 6-7 inches tall, and 4-6 inches...

"Camp Schiel" rest station at Tangchi, Yunnan province, in the CBI.

James Vaughn and Robert Zolbe pose in front of garden, including corn, in China during WWII.

Flyers William Mitchener, unknown, Robert Zolbe, Edward Price in the CBI.

Paul Hunt standing of the wing of a damaged transport plane in the CBI.

Robert Zolbe teaches the barracks houseboy how to shoot a pistol. In China during WWII.

Left to right: Unknown, houseboy, Robert Zolbe, and unknown pose in front of corn field in the CBI. During WWII.

William Mitchener, Robert Zolbe, and houseboy in the CBI, in China.

Everett Lull, Paul Hunt, and James Vaughn relaxing over a few drinks and food in the CBI, most likely on or near an American air base in China, during WWII.

HUANG Xiling and SUN Hong with James Vaughn's cousin Jim Brunson in Bronte, Texas, at a memorial marker, in 2002. This was part of our project visit to learn more of the story of James Vaughn and the impact of his loss. Photo by Patrick Lucas.