by Robin Adair | Nov 10, 2026 | Burma Banshee Archive on Youtube
Discover the Burma Banshees — the 80th Fighter Group of World War II. Flying P-40 Warhawks and P-47 Thunderbolts, these American airmen fought across the skies of Burma, supporting Allied forces and protecting vital supply routes in the China-Burma-India Theater. The...
by Robin Adair | Nov 10, 2026 | Burma Banshee Archive on Youtube
From the Burma Banshees Archive: Joe Hubbard, who served as a Radar Specialist alongside Owen Allred in the 88th Fighter Squadron. This rare footage was generously provided by Rob Contreras — son of Walter Contreras, Owen Allred’s dedicated crew chief. Together...
by Robin Adair | Nov 3, 2026 | Burma Banshee Archive on Youtube
In this oral history snippet from the Burma Banshees Archive, veteran LT Adair recalls the destructive firepower of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt while operating with the 89th Fighter Squadron in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater. LT Adair describes the impact of...
by Robin Adair | Nov 2, 2026 | Burma Banshee FaceBook Page
As Merrill’s Marauders pushed through the brutal jungle terrain of Northern Burma to secure the crucial airfield at Myitkyina, the 80th Fighter Group—the legendary Burma Banshees—took to the skies to power the offensive. In this next installment, we dive...
