A U.S. Navy or Marine Corps aviator, distinguished by his gold pilot's wings, shares a lighthearted moment with a companion beneath a striking mural of a winged tiger — a motif closely tied to the 'Flying Tiger' legend of the China-Burma-India theater. Photographs like this capture the informal social life of aircrews during World War II, when off-duty hours at clubs and lounges provided welcome respite from combat operations overseas. Project: 218082