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Map of the China-Burma-India Theatre that Edward fought in during WWII, often called the “Forgotten Front”.

Map of the China-Burma-India Theatre that Edward fought in during WWII, often called the “Forgotten Front”.

This perilous supply line, the Burma Road, was cut off by the Japanese in 1942 and forced the allies to fly supplies over the Himalaya’s to keep China in the war.

This perilous supply line, the Burma Road, was cut off by the Japanese in 1942 and forced the allies to fly supplies over the Himalaya’s to keep China in the war.

Before the US entered the war the All Volunteer Group (AVG), also know as the “Flying Tigers”, held the line. These US pilots for hire would be absorbed into the USAAF after war were declared and would provide much needed experience for an air force

Before the US entered the war the All Volunteer Group (AVG), also know as the “Flying Tigers”, held the line. These US pilots for hire would be absorbed into the USAAF after war were declared and would provide much needed experience for an air force that was not yet battle tested.

A USAAF cargo plane flying “The Hump”. Losses due to weather and enemy fighters were the highest of any of the USAAF unit during WWII.

A USAAF cargo plane flying “The Hump”. Losses due to weather and enemy fighters were the highest of any of the USAAF unit during WWII.