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John J McGlinchey


World War II · US Army

United States of America
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Indian Bases Were Built With Native Labor And Transporation.  Army Insignia Adds Gi Touch To The Elephant. - Page 1John was with Air Transport Command. Gas barrels were loaded onto planes u
The Bronze Star is presented to Captain Harper C. Moseley by the Commanding Officer of the India Wing, Air Transport Command, Col. Richard F. Bromiley, of Ocala, Florida. Capt Moseley, a native of Mourtrie, Georgia is Operations Maintenance Officer - Page 1John also earned the Bronze Star, also taking part in the I/B/C theater ope
The Last Ferrying Group Operations Building Is Located In The Center Of A Tea Plantation At Chabua, Assam, India.  The Thatched Roof Serves Two Purposes; It Keeps The Interior Cool And Also Serves As Camouflage.  July 1943. - Page 2Jack's base was in Assam, India.
The Last Ferrying Group Operations Building Is Located In The Center Of A Tea Plantation At Chabua, Assam, India.  The Thatched Roof Serves Two Purposes; It Keeps The Interior Cool And Also Serves As Camouflage.  July 1943. - Page 1Base operations hut in Assam India
The monsoon season in India was a weather element the Air Force had to contend with. Here a Douglas C-47 with one wheel stuck in the mud had to be pulled out with the use of a hoist and a tractor. 12 September 1944. - Page 1It looks like WWII flying (and landing) conditions where "Jack" was station
When The Boeing B-29 (A/C No. 265252) Was Taking Off From Its Base In India For A Flight Over The Hump, Its Electrical System Blew Out As A Result Of A Sudden Surge Of Power From The Generators.  The Pilot, 1St Lt. William R. Mcguire, Circled The Field Fo - Page 1Jack was a briefing officer as well as a navigator. While many of the risk
While Enroute To The Dropping Zone At The Air Warning Station On Mt. Atwell Is The Durmese Jungles, The Crew Of The Cargo Plane Kept Their Eyes Peeled For Any Sign Of Japanese Troops Encamped In The Montainous Area, Commonly Referred To As The 'Hump'. Sig - Page 1It could not have been easy.
Visiting Congressmen Look Over Assam Air Depot, India. - Page 1Well, I wonder if there was a party that day!
Robert and son John (WWII)Added by: Tom_McGlincheyRobert and son John (WWII)