A.R.C. Happenings
Yangkai, China; '44-'45
Images from Veterans of the USAAF in the CBI
"Preserving the Memory of their Sacrifices!"
Many of these photos were not annotated, so we did the best we could. If you can provide
more accurate information PLEASE email us! Click on any image to view a larger version!
A happening at the canteen. In the back are Maj. Frank Holden and Jinx Falkenberg.
'Ed' identified the ladies in the front as Betty Ringland and Betty Keaton (?), no one else was identified.
(Courtesy of Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron)
Members of the 373rd Bomb Squadron gather in front of the 'Last Resort' for a momento photo.
(Courtesy of Glenn A. Roberts - 373rd Bomb Squadron)
"Standing Room Only" in the theater of the 'LAST RESORT' for what appears to be a "Minstrel Show!", perhaps put on by members of the Squadrons assigned to yangkai Air Base at the time. Can you give us more information??
(From the 'CBI' collection of Barbara Vatter - A.R.C. Yangkai.
Courtesy of her son, Rob.)
A pre-show announcement by (?) Schwitzer, ARC(?). The other man is thought to be S/Sgt Murrey Bogel, 491st Bm Sq.
(From the 'CBI' collection of Barbara Vatter - A.R.C. Yangkai.
Courtesy of her son, Rob.)
A closer view of one of the performers in the 'Minstrel Show.'
Can you tell us who??
(From the 'CBI' collection of Barbara Vatter - A.R.C. Yangkai.
Courtesy of her son, Rob.)
"Welcome Artillery", says the banner at the rear of the stage. Perhaps this show was performed by the airmen? Or, perhaps they did it for the Army artillerymen?
Can you give us more information??
(From the 'CBI' collection of Barbara Vatter - A.R.C. Yangkai.
Courtesy of her son, Rob.)
Our final picture of the "Minstrel Show!" We don't know if this is the beginning, the middle, or the end! Can you provide more information??
(From the 'CBI' collection of Barbara Vatter - A.R.C. Yangkai.
Courtesy of her son, Rob.)
Ann Sheridan, Ruth Dennis and Mary Landon were part of a U.S.O. show which visited Yangkai AIr Base. Here they pose by the 22nd Bm Sq aircraft named, "Sheridan Express", and painted by John Johns (22nd) in her honor.
(Courtesy of Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron)
This photo shows Ann Sheridan, and ARC nurse, a Chinese nurse(?) and a S/Sgt in front of 'C-1.'
Can you help us with the other names?
(From the 'CBI' collection of Barbara Vatter - A.R.C. Yangkai.
Courtesy of her son, Rob.)
Ann Sheridan (3rd from right) and company, from the left, Mary Landon and Ruth Dennis, again in front of 'C-1.'
Any help in naming the other people in this photo?
(From the 'CBI' collection of Barbara Vatter - A.R.C. Yangkai.
Courtesy of her son, Rob.)
(r-l) Ann Sheridan, Barabara Vatter, Mary Landon, unknown but very lucky 373 Bm Sq officer, Ruth Dennis and two unidentified Chinese nurses(?)
Once again, we ask your help in filling in the names???
(From the 'CBI' collection of Barbara Vatter - A.R.C. Yangkai.
Courtesy of her son, Rob.)
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