1945

"Don Barclay (seated in cockpit of P-40 fighter #42-9766), celebrated American artist, whose caricatures have appeared in nearly all the publications is now on a visit to Gen. Claire L. Chennault's 14th AAF. Barclay spent many hours with the 'China Blitzers' inhabitants of 'Sweat Hill.'"

"Interested Spectators Sit With The General While He Awaits His Turn At Bat At A Baseball Game In China. Left To Right: Cpl. Lee Gordon, Colonel Zeondioff, Major Shevallier, Major General C.L. Chennault, And Don Barclay."

Don Barclay (December 26, 1892 – October 16, 1975), seated on the right in the image above, was a Hollywood actor, voice actor, and artist who persevered to tour a number of regions during WWII providing USO shows and other entertainment to US servicemen. He was greatly appreciated by the GIs for not dropping out, for example, feigning illness or...

Flag raising ceremony at Nanning Air Base, China, on 8 July 1945, after its re-occupation by the Allies. Sgt. Edward F. Rossler hoists American flag, while a Chinese interpreter raises Chinese Nationalist flag. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

Flag raising ceremony at Liuchow (Liuzhou) Air Base, China, on 8 July 1945, after its re-occupation by the Allies. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.