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[BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) Fighter Pilots Reunion] (Item)

Audio recording of a reunion for service members of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970. Text on label: "A Gathering of Eagles. Reg Fowert." Abstract from transcript: This recording contains highlights from a reunion held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970, for Canadian and British fighter pilots who were involved with the British Commonwealth Air Training…

[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."

[Marvin J. Franger oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marvin J. Franger discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9) and their participation in Operation Torch (November 1942) during the North Africa Campaign. Topics discussed include day-to-day operations aboard the USS Ranger…

[Anthony J. Denman oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Anthony J. Denman discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat mission discussed in the previous interview.

[Paul E. Drury oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Paul E. Drury discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He focuses in particular on his experiences during the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 24, 1944. A member of Fighting Squadron 27 (VF-27) stationed aboard the USS Princeton (CVL-23), Drury was on the ship when it was attacked by a Japanese dive bomber. He describes his escape to the USS Irwin…

[William B. Freeman oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace William B. Freeman discusses his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Marine Fighting Squadron 121 (VMF-121) in the Solomon Islands. Topics discussed include his training history, his combat missions in Guadalcanal, and his aerial victories. Special focus on a mission…

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