The China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) was established in 1929 as a joint venture between Curtiss-Wright, a leading American aeronautical corporation, and the Chinese government. It later came under the ownership of Pan American Airways in 1933. CNAC played a pioneering role in commercial air service in China, operating throughout the country until its closure in 1949. Flying the Hump, a perilous and historic achievement, was the airline's most notable accomplishment during World War II.
CNAC's rich history is documented through various books and personal accounts, highlighting the experiences of Chinese pilots, co-pilots, crew members, and staff. The airline's legacy is preserved through monuments such as the Hump Monument in Kunming and Nanjing, as well as the WW II Memorial in Washington, DC. CNAC's contributions to aviation in China continue to be celebrated, with the CNAC Chung aircraft still flying today.
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