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[William D. Dunham standing in cockpit of Republic P-47D Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of William D. Dunham standing in the cockpit of his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1939-1945.

[William D. Dunham with "Mrs. Bonnie," a North American P-51 Mustang] (Item)

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] (Item)

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] (Item)

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] (Item)

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."

[Louis E. Curdes oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Louis E. Curdes is interviewed by historian Douglas E. Clanin about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Curdes describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 82nd Fighter Group in the Mediterranean Theater and with the 3rd Air Commando Group in the Pacific Theater. He also touches on his postwar career with…

[Herschel H. "Herky" Green oral history interview] (Item)

Audio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Herschel H. "Herky" Green, January 22, 1992. Microcassette 1 of 1. Abstract from transcript: Fighter ace Herschel H. "Herky" Green discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 317th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, in the…

[Robert D. Welden oral history interview (Part 3 of 3)] (Item)

In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Robert D. Welden discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. In part three, he continues to describe his wartime experiences and provides clarifying details about topics discussed in the previous tapes. Topics discussed include air operations in Europe, mission logistics, and a bomber escort mission over Germany on…

[Harrison R. Thyng oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, Harrison R. “Harry” Thyng discusses his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he continues to describe his World War II experiences, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater with the 31st Fighter Group and in the Pacific Theater with the 413th Fighter Group. He also touches on his service during the…

[Paul S. Bechtel oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

Audio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Paul S. Bechtel, circa 1980s-1990s. Microcassette 1 of 2. Abstract from transcript: In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Paul S. Bechtel discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his training with the 31st Pursuit Group…

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