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Pete Wright's ID card

AVG identification card belonging to Pete Wright, presumably issued after the group moved up to Kunming in December 1941. The calligraphy reads:

Identification card

To whom it may concern: After inspection, this is to certify this person is a member of Number One American Volunteer Group.
By General [Chennault]

(Hat tip: Bob Traweek. From an exhibit in the Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola)

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