North American B-25C of the 491st Bombardment Squadron taking off (2 of 2) Here we see a North American B-25C or B-25D of the 491st Bombardment Sqaudron taking off, probably from Yangkai in China, where the squadron was based from January 1944 until September 1945.These pictures come from the collection of Sydney Lester, who served as a Staff Sergeant in the 491st Bombardment Squadron (341st Bombardment Group).
