UPL 17188

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William R Dunn was officially recognized in 1968 as the first American ace of WWII. Seen here at the seat of his fighter P7308 XR-D in RAF uniform, he had joined the Canadian army in 1939 and answered an appeal for pilots who had more than 500 hours of flying time.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 406th Fighter Group 513th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: Spitfire
  • Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron

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