28 Jul 1937
China
China
- The Central Aviation Academy was ordered to relocate from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China to Kunming Airfield, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. ww2dbase [Kunming Airfield | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
1 Apr 1938
China
China
- Chiang Kaishek took personal command of the Chinese Central Aviation Academy at Kunming Airfield, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, relieving Lieutenant General Chen Qingyun. ww2dbase [Chiang Kaishek | Kunming Airfield | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
10 Mar 1940
China
China
- Zang Xilan graduated from advanced flight training in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. ww2dbase [Zang Xilan | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
18 Dec 1941
China
China
- The 1st and 2nd Squadrons of the American Volunteer Group was transferred to Kunming, Yunnan, China. ww2dbase [Kunming Airfield | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
20 Dec 1941
China
China
- Fighters of the 1st and 2nd Squadrons of the American Volunteer Group intercepted 10 Japanese bombers over Kunming, Yunnan, China, shooting down 9 bombers while losing 1 P-40 fighter. ww2dbase [Bombing of Shanghai, Chongqing, and other Cities | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
23 Dec 1941
China
China
- Three CW-21 fighters crashed in poor weather while being ferried from Rangoon, Burma to Kunming, China. ww2dbase [Kunming Airfield | CW-21 | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
16 Feb 1942
China
China
- Six 1st American Volunteer Group pilots departed Kunming, Yunnan Province, China for Calcutta, India aboard a DC-3 passenger aircraft to pick up P-40E fighters being delivered to them, currently in Africa. ww2dbase [Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
22 Mar 1942
China
China
- The first four P-40E fighters for the 1st American Volunteer Group arrived in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. ww2dbase [Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
27 Jan 1943
China
China
- The Chenggong Airfield in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China began operations. ww2dbase [Chenggong Airfield | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
28 Apr 1943
China
China
- Satoru Anabuki, flying Ki-43 fighter "Fubuki", shot down a P-40 fighter over Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, his 35th victory. ww2dbase [Satoru Anabuki | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
15 May 1943
China
China
- Satoru Anabuki, flying Ki-43 fighter "Fubuki", shot down four P-40 fighters over Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, increasing his score to 40. ww2dbase [Satoru Anabuki | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
25 Nov 1944
China
China
- He Yingqin was named the commanding officer of all ground troops in the China War Area, with headquarters in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. In this role he was responsible for all actions in southwestern China. ww2dbase [He Yingqin | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
5 Feb 1945
China
China
- The first Allied supply convoy from Ledo, India to successfully cross the Burmese-Chinese border on 29 Jan 1945 arrived in Kunming Airfield, Yunnan Province, China. ww2dbase [Kunming Airfield | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
11 Aug 1945
China
China
- Du Yuming arrived at Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. ww2dbase [Du Yuming | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
12 Aug 1945
China
China
- He Yingqin arrived in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. ww2dbase [He Yingqin | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
29 Sep 1945
China
China
- Du Yuming established a field headquarters north of Kunming, Yunnan Province, China for the upcoming campaign against General Long Yun. ww2dbase [Du Yuming | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
30 Sep 1945
China
China
- Du Yuming gave the order to launch a surprise attack against General Long Yun in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, forcing Long to flee to the high ground at Wuhua Mountain, where he would soon surrender. ww2dbase [Du Yuming | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
- The Chenggong Airfield in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China ceased operations. ww2dbase [Chenggong Airfield | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
16 Oct 1945
China
China
- Du Yuming was relieved as the commanding officer of Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. ww2dbase [Du Yuming | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
6 Sep 1949
China
China
- Lu Han hosted Chiang Kaishek for lunch at his home in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China; Chiang met with several high ranking officials at Lu's home before departing for Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. ww2dbase [Lu Han | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
1 Apr 1967
China
China
- Sun Du passed away in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China during the month of Apr 1967. ww2dbase [Sun Du | Kunming, Yunnan | CPC]
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