A damaged Curtiss C-46 Commando at Kalaikunda, following the typhoon that struck the base on March 12, 1945.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss-Wright C-46 / CW-20 Commando - СШАUSA - 1940

A Douglas C-47 tows off a Waco CG-4A. The glider could carry 15 troops, and each C-47 could tow two CG-4As.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935WACO CG-4A Hadrian - СШАUSA - 1942

A week after the landings at Broadway, the airfield is bombed by the Japanese. Two Spitfires sit between the palls of smoke.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

A Canadian Noorduyn UC-64 Norseman belonging to the 166th Liaison Squadron, August 1945.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Noorduyn C-64 Norseman - КанадаCanada - 1935

Bob McGovern of the 155th Liaison Squadron, wearing an Aussie hat, prepares to fly a wounded Japanese prisoner back for interrogation. The aircraft is an L-5 Sentinel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stinson L-5 Sentinel - СШАUSA - 1942

Two of the 54 Stinson L-5 Sentinels of the 2nd Air Commando Group destroyed when the typhoon hit their base at Kalaikunda. In all, 117 aircraft were destroyed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stinson L-5 Sentinel - СШАUSA - 1942

B-25 pilots with Jasper, their black labrador mascot. Standing, left to right: Dan Sinskie, Carl Zeigler, Archie McKay, Frank Merchant. In front: Ed “Sam" Wagner and Lt Keuntsler, glider pilot.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American B-25J Mitchell / PBJ-1G - СШАUSA - 1943