role in assisting the birth and development of both military and civil aviation in China.

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They also came with both a brown leather hanger and a black leather hanger depending on the belt worn by the officer.Based on extensive research in China, the United States, and Great Britain, this book is the first comprehensive survey of the aviation aspect of Sino-American relations during the Chinese republican period. Examples have been found in brass, nickel, silver and bronze. These came in varying sizes and lengths, grip colors and materials. Many were presented to American and other foreign pilots as presentation gifts by the Chinese Air Force for service to their country. Earliest know example is dated 1936 and used throughout World War II. World War II Chinese Air Force Officer's Dagger, also worn by pilots. He served in the China-Burma-India Theater and earned 3 Battle Stars. In November 1944 he was made deputy chief of the Air Staff for the Army Air Forces in the India-Burma Theater, becoming assistant chief of Air Staff for Plans, Operations, Training and Intelligence in the China Theater in July 1945. In August 1943 he was designated assistant Chief of Air Staff for Operations, Plans, Training and Intelligence for the Army Air Force in the India-Burma Sector of the China-Burma-India Theater. This wing belonged to Major General Alvin R. He was also involved with the final disposition of all Air Force property in the theater, including aircraft. During these periods, he was responsible for the orderly evacuation of personnel from India and Burma and large numbers from China. On the latter dates, he became deputy commanding general, India-Burma Air Forces and, on January 10, 1946, assumed command of the India-Burma Air Forces, remaining as such until inactivation of that organization on April 30, 1946. From March 1944 to November 16, 1945, he served as USAAF Chief of Maintenance Division for the China-Burma-India Theater Air Service Command (later India-Burma Air Service Command). This wing belonged to Brigadier General Thomas B. Click on the images to see a larger version and the back of the wing/badge

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