16th Combat Camera Unit

The B-24-J "Available," serial no. 42-100269, in the CBI.

The B-24 "Settin' Pretty," serial no. 44-41429, in the CBI.

The B-24 "Hilo Hattie" in the CBI, with revetment visible behind.

Selig Seidler, camera in hand, standing before the B-24 "Nip Nipper" somewhere in China during WWII.

The B-24 "China Clipper" showing damage to engine.

Selig Seidler, "Typing a report to send to headquarters with film of last mission." Selig Seidler enlisted at Fort Jay, Governors Island, New York on August 18, 1942. He was a member of the 16th Combat Camera Unit in the CBI during WWII. He originally joined the CCU on Detached Service from 12th Service Group on 16 Aug 1944 with...

General C. J. Chow (Zhou Zhirou; 周至柔) in China during WWII, on January 29, 1945. Photo by 16th Combat Camera Unit, provided courtesy of Tony Strotman. In China during WWII.

During a short rest period from the construction of an airfield (maybe at Chengdu), Chinese laborers look at "Life" magazine held by Lt. Otto of Troy, New York, in China during WWII. Photo by 16th Combat Camera Unit, provided courtesy of Tony Strotman.

Chinese American Composite Wing (CACW)--2nd Bomb Squadron, B-25J #607, had a main gear tire blow out on take off. The pilot managed to complete the takeoff but had to perform a wheels up landing. In 1944, probably at Hanchung, China. In China during WWII. By the 16Th Combat Camera Unit. Images courtesy of Tony Strotman (extra on-image annotations by Tony...

Runway at Liuchow (Liuzhou) air base, China (prior to evacuation in 1944), during WWII. By the 16Th Combat Camera Unit . Images courtesy of Tony Strotman (extra on-image annotations by Tony Strotman).