Flight Leader Second Squadron, Panda Bears Naval airforce, patrol plane commander VP-12 in San Diego Sailed in September, 191, and trained in Toungoo, Burma. Sent to Rangoon on December 28, 1941, and returned to Kunming in late February 1942. Sent to Karachi, India, to bring planes to China. Ordered to spend 3 weeks in Assam flying reconnaissance for evacuation of Burma. Was then sent back to China and flew bombing missions against bridges along the Burma Road. Sent to Chunking in June 1942, until AVG disbanded. Spent an extra 2 weeks in Kweilin helping the China Task Force get organized. Rejoined the Navy upon return to New York and flew as a Captain with American Export Airlines in the naval diplomatic run for the duration of the war. Flew a Sikorsky S-44. After the war, flew with American Airline on North Atlantic route which was purchased by Pan Am. Resigned in 1946. Decorations:Army/Navy/Air Force 1st Grade, 2nd Class Medal presented by the Chinese government; Distinguished Flying Cross All prints signed by Robert Layher Edition Size 180 Image Size 11" x 17" |
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