Chennault collection, 1941-1954.

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Chennault collection, 1941-1954.

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A collection of microfilm with information about Claire Lee Chennault's involvement with the American Volunteer Group in China during World War II. Included within the collection are group special orders, group war diary, hospital records, personnel files, pilot status, procurement files, squadron special orders, and war plans for the American Volunteer Group.

12 microfilm rolls; 35 mm.

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7265933

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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Chennault, Claire Lee, 1893-1958

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Claire Lee Chennault (September 6, 1893 – July 27, 1958), sometimes known as Old Leatherface, was an American military aviator best known for his leadership of the "Flying Tigers" and the Republic of China Air Force in World War II. Chennault was a fierce advocate of "pursuit" or fighter-interceptor aircraft during the 1930s when the United States Army Air Corps was focused primarily on high-altitude bombardment. Chennault retired from the United States Army in 1937, and went to work as an av...

United States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 14th

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China Kʻung shün. American Volunteer Group

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