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Photograph of United States Air Force servicemen standing in formation at an unidentified airfield, circa 1940s-1950s.

Aerial photograph of an unidentified air base, circa 1940s-1950s.

Photograph of three Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft (visible tail number 488102) in flight, circa 1940s-1950s. The planes bear United States Air Force markings.

Photograph of a Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt aircraft (tail number 488007, designation "Lil Cub") in flight, circa 1940s-1950s. The plane bears United States Air Force markings.

Photograph of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft (tail number 423991) in flight, circa 1940s-1950s. The plane bears United States Air Force markings.

Photograph of a room at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, circa 1940s. An informational poster shows a map of the facilities and includes information regarding uniforms. A sign above the door reads: "Have you tried a Keesler flight lunch? Order…

Oblique aerial photograph of a coastline, likely in Japan, circa 1945-1952. Stamped on verso: "United States Air Force Photo. 158th Liaison Squadron."

Certificate of Honorable Discharge issued by the United States Air Force to Nancy (Nordhoff) Dunnam, December 20, 1944.

Flight certification issued by the United States Air Force to Robert L. Baseler, July 19, 1956. Certifies that Baseler has passed qualification tests for the Northrop F-89 Scorpion aircraft.

Photograph of fighter ace Robert L. Baseler piloting a U.S. Air Force Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star aircraft (tail number 58412) in the Canal Zone, July 13, 1948. The aircraft's designation, "Wee Stud," is painted on the nose. Inscription on verso:…