A.R.C. Happenings; page 2

  Ben Blue USO Show, Yangkai 1944,

"Preserving the Memory of their Sacrifices!"

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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!

'Jinx' Falkenberg visited Yangkai as part of a USO tour. Here she appears to be conversing with some of the men, while offering them a chance to take photos.
(Walter R. 'Bud' Trent collection, 491st, courtesy of son, John)

Ann Sheridan, the "Texas Bombshell" exits C-47 transport at Yangkai China.
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

A 'crowd' of V.I.P.s gathers as the remainder of the USO troupe depart the aircraft.
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

(l - r); Ruth Dennis, Melvin Douglas, Mary Landon, Ann Sheridan, Ben Blue and Elwood Hopkins of the 22nd Bomb Squadron
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

Ruth Dennis and Ann Sheridan posing prior to their show at the Last Resort.
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

Mary Landon strikes a different kind of pose.   "Cheesecake" for Yangkai's war weary servicemen perhaps, or for the magazines back in the Z.I.?
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

Ruth Dennis rouses the 'troops' playing familiar songs from "home!"
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

Ben Blue and Ann Sheridan perform a skit, which has the audience smiling and laughing.   Could that be the 22nd's maintenance technician Elwood just entering from the doorway?
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

Ben Blue and Ann Sheridan exchange quips.
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

Ben Blue receives thanks from Elwood on behalf of the men stationed at and near Yangkai. (?)
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

Elwood is .... introducing the show, performing or closing the show.....we don't know. (?)
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

The "FINALE!!"
( Francis E. 'Ed' Strotman collection - 491st Bomb Squadron )

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