William D. Dunham World War II Collection

The William D. Dunham World War II Collection is a small collection comprised of four photographs and one map related to the World War II military service of William D. Dunham, circa 1939-1945. Each of the 4x5" photographs is black-and-white and depicts Dunham with an airplane. In three of the photographs, other military personnel are also in the image. Only one of these images includes a caption on the reverse; it depicts Dunham with three other men in front of a partially obscured Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bonnie." The caption reads "Wynoba [?], Dunham, Wood, Love of the 'Scouger' [Scourger] Squadron, 112 victories - 2 losses." The last photograph depicts Dunham alone leaning against his North American P-51 Mustang "Mrs. Bonnie." It appears to have had a caption which is now unreadable as at some point the photograph has been cut to approximate the shape of the aircraft.

The collection also holds a silk map, circa 1939-1945. It is Number C-42 and features Samar, an island of the Philippines. The map is 17x22" and is mounted on cardboard backing. The edges have been folded over and are taped to the back.

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