Nestled in the lush landscapes of Guilin, Yangtang Airfield isn’t just a relic of the past—it’s a living testament to an era when Chinese and American forces stood shoulder-to-shoulder against adversity. 🌏 During World War II, this airbase became a symbol of resilience, built by hand under relentless Japanese bombing raids. Workers, lacking machinery, sacrificed everything—even their lives—to keep Allied planes flying.
Jeffery Greene, a veteran pilot and chair of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, shared a poignant memory with CGTN: “Chinese families, facing starvation, gave up their own eggs to feed rescued American pilots.” These pilots, part of the legendary Flying Tigers squad, relied on local generosity to survive. 🥚✈️
Greene’s message? “If China and the U.S. collaborate like they did 80 years ago, nothing is impossible.” His words echo as global tensions rise, reminding us that unity once turned the tide of war. Could history hold the key to a brighter future? 💡
Today, Yangtang’s crumbling runways whisper stories of courage—and challenge a new generation to rewrite the script. 🤝
