14th Air Force

Miss Lily Pons of opera and radio fame, along with husband Andre Kostelanetz, meets C. L. Chennault on February 15, 1945, after her tour of American airfields in China.

Chennault receives a bundle of Christmas greeting from China's children at the hand of his Chief Interpreter, Col. P. Y. Chu. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

American actor, comedian, and exceptional humanitarian Joe E. Brown touring bases in China, sits in a P-40 (serial #42-9768). This is probably in Yunnan province, China. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

Major General Claire L. Chennault accepts the Victory Banner of the All China Troops Comforting Association from Bishop Paul Yu Pin, as Chinese delegates and members of the staff of the 14th Air Force look on. March 24, 1945 Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

American actor, comedian, and exceptional humanitarian Joe E. Brown gives US show at 14th Air Force China base. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

B-24 "Hump Time" at Rupsi Air Base during WWII. 308th Bombardment Group, 14th Air Force.

An airdrop of rice supplies near the Salween River by 14th Air Force crew, from 7500 feet elevation. Twelve 100-lb bags are readied, then pushed out. Kicker on floor is Cpl. Albert A. Baneroft, and on the background Cpl. Milton Chapman, foreground is Pvt. Robert Minnis, and pushing out rice is T/Sgt. Clifford Spiegelbert.

Purple Heart awarding ceremony. Squadron color guard in front of recipients of Purple Heart in the rear. Squadron CO, Major Bundy at left. At HQ compound for 14th Air Force. Near Kunming, China, in 1944. In the CBI.

B-24 "Ding How Dottie" in the CBI during WWII. 308th Bombardment Group, 14th Air Force.