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[William D. Dunham with "Mrs. Bonnie," a North American P-51 Mustang]
Photograph of fighter ace William D. Dunham leaning against the wing of "Mrs. Bonnie," a North American P-51 Mustang aircraft of the U.S. Army Air Forces, circa 1939-1945. The photo has been partially cut out around Dunham and the aircraft.
[William D. Dunham in cockpit of Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
Photograph of fighter ace William D. Dunham seated in the cockpit of his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1939-1945. Another U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman stands on the aircraft's wing.
[William D. Dunham and other servicemen posing with 342nd Fighter Squadron victory board]
Photograph of fighter ace William D. Dunham (second from left) and three other U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen posing with the 342nd Fighter Squadron victory board, 1939-1945. Dunham's Republic P-47D (F-47D) Thunderbolt aircraft, designated "Bonnie," is visible behind them. Inscription on verso: "Wyroba, Dunham, Wood, Love of the 'Scouger' [Scourgers] Sqdn. 112 victories - 2 losses.
[Robert L. Baseler receiving Silver Star from General Nathan Twining]
Photograph of fighter ace Robert L. Baseler (right) receiving the Silver Star from General Nathan Twining, January 30, 1944.Inscription on verso: "M/G Nathan Twining presenting Silver Star to Col. Robert L. Baseler. 30 Jan 1944. Following successful 325th F.G. raid on Udine, Italy."Stamped on verso: "Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. Photographic Services C1-343. Print."
[Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection, Box One, Folder 4 - Log book (Glider) -- includes a few documents found in log, 1938-1939]
Items from Box One, Folder 4 of The Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection, circa 1938-1939. Folder contains one flight logbook and four documents that were stored in the logbook. All items are written in Polish.
[Thomas Walter Jackson World War II Collection, Box One, Folder 4 - Materials from Aleutian Islands assignment -- correspondence to Helen Jane Klinger from Jackson, military orders, and a military report, 1942]
Items from Box One, Folder 4 of the Thomas Walter Jackson World War II Collection, circa 1942. Folder contains correspondence and military documents related to Jackson's time stationed in the Aleutian Islands. Includes 19 letters written by Jackson to his wife Helen Jackson, a loose envelope, and five military documents.
[Thomas Walter Jackson World War II Collection, Box One, Folder 2 - Materials from training at Randolph Field, Texas -- correspondence, military records, clippings, 1938-1939]
Items from Box One, Folder 2 of the Thomas Walter Jackson World War II Collection, circa 1938-1939. Folder contains materials from Thomas Walter Jackson's military service with the United States Army Air Corps and his training at Randolph Field, Texas. Includes two military documents, 33 letters to Jackson’s fiancée Helen Jane Klinger, and two newspaper clippings.
[Thomas Walter Jackson World War II Collection, Box One, Folder 5 - Condolences to Helen Jane Jackson -- correspondence, 1942-1943, 1946]
Items from Box One, Folder 5 of the Thomas Walter Jackson World War II Collection, circa 1942-1946. Folder contains 14 letters written to Jackson's wife, Helen Jackson, regarding Jackson's death in an aircraft collision. Includes letters of condolence, military correspondence regarding his personal effects and back pay, and a letter about his posthumous receipt of the Purple Heart.
World War flying experiences told by Douglaston man in new book [Clipping, 1940]
Newspaper clipping, "World War flying experiences told by Douglaston man in new book," from an unidentified publication, March 8, 1940. Reports on Harold E. Hartney's book "Up and At 'Em."
[Leon Swietlikowski holding drink]
Photograph of Leon Swietlikowski holding a drink, circa 1940-1945.Item from a photograph album in the Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection, circa 1940-1945. Album contains photographs related to Leon and Elizabeth Swietlikowski's World War II service with the Royal Air Force.