Published April 29, 2015
DAYTON, Ohio -- China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) exhibit in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)
China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) cargo crews wore a variety of uniform items. Capt. Steve Kusak (left) is wearing the typical flight uniform of khaki shirt and pants, Wellington boots, USAAF A-2 leather flight jacket with "Chung," and CNAC uniform hat. The others are using USAAF A-4 flight suits over their uniforms with a B-3 flight jacket being worn on the right. (Photo courtesy of cnac.org)
CNAC Douglas C-47 Skytrain photographed in flight. The distinctive CNAC "Chung" insignia was applied to aircraft in 1942 at the request of the 14th Air Force for identification. The "Chung" character means "middle" and is from China being referred to as the Middle Kingdom or Nation (??). (Photo courtesy of cnac.org)
CNAC Curtiss C-46 Commando cargo aircraft being unloaded in China. CNAC carried over 10 percent of all cargo and personnel over the "Hump." (Photo courtesy of cnac.org)
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is located at:
1100 Spaatz Street Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
(near Dayton, Ohio)