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USAAF Aircraft in the CBI
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Two of the most commonly known aircraft of the CBI.
The Curtis P-40 'Warkawk' (Flying Tigers style) and the Mitsubishi A6M 'Zero.'
The aircraft which is credited with keeping the Armies in Burma and China
supplied, the Douglas C-47. This one is shown on an airbase in Burma.
In addition to the B-25, the Consolidated B-24 'Liberator' was a mainstay of the bombing campaign
in the CBI. Most notable was its use by the 308th Bomb Group in single aircraft 'sea sweeps'
against Japanese transports and warships.
The North American P-51 'Mustang' was operated by Squadrons throughout the CBI. Even
the 23rd Fighter Group, successor to the 'Flying Tigers', converted to the '51 before War's end.
The North American P-38 'Lightning' was effectively utilized in Burma and India. However
it was only used for a short time in China by the 449 Fighter Squadron ( Aug -Sep 1943.)
The Republic P-47 'Thunderbolt' was a somewhat late arrival in the CBI. However
it was succesful, and especially so with the 33rd and 81st Fighter Groups.
The Boeing B-29 'Super Fortress' operated from Chengtu, China for a short time, prior to
Twentieth Air Force being moved to Tinian Island.
