UPL 17188
IMAGEWilliam 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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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
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
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield