More than 100 photos depicting the alliance between Chinese soldiers and the United States in World War II will go on display this month at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor.

The "National Memories" exhibit, which has already toured in China and Taiwan, will feature historic photos taken by the 164th U.S. Signal Photo Company in the China-Burma-India Theater.

In April 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt signed a secret agreement that led to the creation of the famed first American Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force — the Flying Tigers. The story of the Flying Tigers and an actual Curtiss P-40 Warhawk are part of a permanent exhibit at the museum on Ford Island.

The exhibit features images of Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault of the Flying Tigers as well as present-day photos of soldiers, combat medics and civilians from both countries.

In a news release issued by the museum, Shauna Tonkin, the museum’s director of education, said, "The historic friendship between China and the U.S. in Word War II was significant for the outcome of the war, and continues to resonate with citizens of both countries. This exhibit portrays the events and emotions of that era through remarkable photographs that bring this history to life."

"National Memories," which opens at the museum March 14, is supported by the China Overseas Exchange Association in cooperation with the Pacific Aviation Museum, Rhythm Media Group Inc. and Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, in partnership with the National Committee on United StatesChina Relations, Committee of 100, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Hawaii Foundation, East-West Center, Stilwell Scholarship, U.S. China Peoples Friendship AssociationWestern Region, Hawaii Chinese Tourism Association and Sino US Performing Arts Organization.