Beijing is the host for the 2008 Olympic games. In recognition of the
Chinese military personnel who trained and served in Arizona during WWII, we
wanted to say thanks! My research shows Chinese personnel at most air
fields in Arizona during WWII, including Thunderbird, Marana, Falcon, Williams,
Douglas and Luke. Most were aviators, but support personnel such as flight
instructors and translators were also present.
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Chinese aviation cadets at Falcon Field during WWII. Yes, Falcon Field, home of British aviation cadets. |
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Chinese flight line at dusk at Thunderbird Field. |
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Name and address information for a Chinese cadet training at Thunderbird Field. |
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Another address card from a Chinese cadet training at Thunderbird Field. Please send me an email if you can assist with the translation. |
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Chinese aviation cadet at Thunderbird. |
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Chinese marching at Thunderbird. |
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Chinese airman in Arizona. |
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.jpg "Chinese cadets at Marana, 1943.")
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Chinese cadets at Marana, 1943. |
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.jpg "Another cadet class at Marana, 1943.")
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Another cadet class at Marana, 1943. |
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Page from Marana Field class book, 1943. |
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.jpg "A series of Cadet profile information from Chinese aviators.")
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A series of Cadet profile information from Chinese aviators. |
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.jpg "Another cadet class at Marana, 1943.")
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