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The First American to Become an Ace in WWII
DUNN, William (1916-1995). He originally joined the Canadian Army and later transferred to the Royal Air Force in 1940. In 1943 he joined the U.S. Army Air Force and later participated in the Chinese Civil War, the Cold War and the Viet Nam War. During WWII he is credited with 6 victories becoming the first American to become an Ace. He lived and died in Colorado Springs, Colorado and is buried in Denver. Very scarce autograph letter signed, one page, March 23, 1988 to a well known collector of WWII autographs. Dunn writes: “Sorry, but I haven’t any biography sheets you mention. Don’t even remember seeing one on me. Maybe the AFAA has some, I don’t know. Given most all of my photos away some years ago and haven’t had any new ones made, Sincerely--Bill Dunn.” In excellent condition and the first handwritten letter of Dunn we have handled..............................$150.00
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