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491st Bombardment Squadron

An elite Chinese woman holds a baby, and poses with American servicemen and local people in Yunnan province, China, during WWII. See related image.
A city wall with gate and local people in Yunnan province, China. This is similar to the wall and gate at Chenggong, but not identical... it may be another gate at Chenggong. Views out from inside the gate here and here.
A bridge over the Salween river in Yunnan province, China, during WWII.
Architecture in Yunnan province, China: A village gateway, at Luliang. During WWII.
Francis E. Strotman, in the CBI, most likely in Yunnan province, China, during WWII.
American serviceman Francis E. Strotman, in China, during WWII.
A custom Christmas card from Jay Rosencrantz, Christmas, 1944, in China.
Al Lodoveco and Jay Rosencrantz in China, likely at Yangkai, during WWII.
Jay Rosencrantz and Clarence Elmer, squadron "mascot". During WWII in China.