China Hengyang Airfield 14th Air Force WWII Postcard For Sale

This postcard is part of our exclusive series created from punch card documents uncovered in the dusty vaults of the U.S. National Archives (NARA). Once used to power early computers and recordkeeping systems, these fragile cards sat untouched for decades — until now.

We\'ve digitally restored and preserved these relics of bureaucratic history, transforming them into collectible postcards that celebrate a lost analog world. Printed on heavyweight 300g glossy stock, each card is a slice of mid-century government tech — delivered to your door.

Each card features our signature NARA design. The full story behind the original image is included in this listing.

This postcard depicts a scene from World War II in China. The image shows laborers, known as \"coolies,\" disposing of a gasoline stockpile at Hengyang Airfield. The airfield was a base for the 14th Air Force, and the scene captures the moment before the base was evacuated due to advancing Japanese troops.The image is related to a historical event and is part of a collection of photographs used for intelligence purposes, as indicated by the text on the front of the card, which references the \"Impact\" publication and photo-interpreters analyzing images. The card provides a glimpse into the wartime activities and the measures taken by the forces involved.