1945

Chinese interpreter explaining the procedure for serving a meal to a group of Miao (ethnic) workers at the Laohwangping (Laohuangping) Airfield, China, in January, 1945. The control tower for the airbase can be see in the distance on the left. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

Chennault was honored with a farewell dinner on July 26, 1945, for his retirement, hosted by Supreme Court Judge Chow, and General Lin Yao Yang.

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.

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.

Capt. Howard W. Pennebaker of the 16th Combat Camera Unit congratulation 2nd Lt. Harold E. Geer on direct commision from T/Sgt. to 2nd Lt. January 11, 1945, in the CBI. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

Corporal Edmond F. Anzalone, 30, a flying photographer, was killed in action January 7, 1945, while taking off for an photo recon mission in a B-29 from Dushkundi base in India. Shortly after take off the airplane crashed and burned. No parachutes were seen and all aboard where killed. Cpl. Anzalone operated a hair-dressing shop in Ardmore, PA, before he...