Albert Chinn

He was drafted into the Army in 1943 and was assigned to a unit that

supported the Flying Tigers. Albert's unit traversed the Burma Road,

dodging snipers, thieves and enemy aircraft then arrived in Kunming,

China. He was guarding the runway used by the Flying Tiger fighters when he witnessed the sudden bursts of gunfire in celebration that the Japanese surrendered to the Chinese. He was happy too, because HE WAS GOING HOME NOW.

Albert stayed in the Army after World War II and ended up in Korea in 1951, assigned to a military intelligence detachment, interrogating

prisoners and ferrying spies from the South to the North.

He left the Army in 1952 and enlisted in the Air Force in 1953. While he was stationed at McChord Air Force Base he went on a blind date with a girl that eventually became his wife. They were married for almost 63 years.They have two sons and two grandkids.

Albert's first assignment in the Air Force was as a manager of a bowling alley but that's not where he wanted to be. He wanted to be part of an

aircrew, to fly to different locations. It was exciting and they made more money. He worked hard and made it happen.

He was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base ferrying around VIPs to

Europe then Japan flying reconnaissance missions over North Vietnam. Later, he transitioned to cargo and troop transport.

In 1974, Albert called it a career. He had served for 30 years of active duty and participated in three wars. Afterwards, he worked at the Portland

Airport and also as a funeral escort motorcycle rider for his brother, Sing.

Eventually, he focused on tinkering around his house, gardening and

attending Flying Tiger reunion events. He really enjoyed being a

grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; and his sons, Steven and Curtis; his daughters-in-law, Janice and Maki; and his grandchildren, Spencer and Madeline.