Gen. Claire Chennault, Commander of 14th Air Force made a "surprise" visit to Yangkai in February 1944 to brief the flight leaders on a new bombing technique. Here he stands with officers of the 341st Bombardment Group (BmGrp), 11th, 22nd and 491st Bomb Squadrons.
From left; Col. Caleb Haynes(?), Maj Edison Weatherly (22nd C.O.), Maj. James Callaway (491st CO), B.Gen Claire Chennault, Lt. Col. Morris Tabor (341st C.O.), Maj McIntire (C.O. Yangkai AB), Maj. Soper (341st HQ staff).
The 22nd Bm Sq early insigne, "Bombing Eagles", displayed on the aircraft would be changed a few weeks later.
(Information courtesy of Tony Strotman)
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