Chiang Mai (Chiengmai)
Thailand

MapLat  18° 47' 25N Long 98° 58' 54E  Located 700+ km northwest of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is Thailand's second largest city, in the Mae Hong Son Province.

American Missions Against Chiang Mai
December 21, 1943 - December 13, 1944

     Chiang Mai

Chinese airfield. American Volunteer Group (AVG) "Flying Tigers" operated from this location.

Today
The airport is still in use today, as Chiang Mai International Airport. An August 2000 US Army CILHI survey observed at least three P-40 wrecks in the vicinity of the airport.

Chiang Mai Air Force Base Museum
Located at the airport.

  P-40B '69' Manufacture 15452 Tail P-8115
   Wreckage displayed at the museum

 

  P-40B '34' Manufacture 15452 Tail P-8196

   AT-6 Stearman

 
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