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Shark-nosed P-40's of the Blitzer Squadron, new models of the most venerated 14th A.F. combat plane, stand ready to protect the Air Transport Command route into China. |
Six confirmed, six probables. That's the bag just collected by these pilots of the Flying Horse Squadron. |
Stan Sherrow paints a shark's mouth as Chinese approves. |
Two sergeants clean guns and check ammunition on a P-38, a comparative newcomer to China's skies. |
When an alert sounds, reaction is prompt and decisive. As shown here, the pilots leg it for their planes as fast as they can scamper, to give battle to the enemy. |
Armorers service a P-40 of the China Blitzers. Everything must be in readiness for possibility of an alert. |
After a successful mission, a P-40 of the China Blitzers maneuvers into position for a landing at the home field. |
At an outlying 14th A.F. base, alert crews are served chow on the line after defending against Jap raiders and are ready to take off again immediately in the eventuality of another attack. |
The graphic picture of a twisted, shattered ship in Bombay Harbor demonstrates a part of the havoc wrought. |
As fire ravages the harbor and surrounding area, clouds of smoke billow skywards over the contrasting peaceful scene of the rail yard. |
These freight cars, however, were less fortunate. Parked near the docks, they bore the full brunt of explosion and fire. |
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