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Photograph of fighter ace Robert L. Baseler in front of a restored "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft from World War II, circa 1960s-1980s.

Photomechanical print of fighter ace Robert L. Baseler in the cockpit of "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number AC 42-75008), Foggia, Italy, circa February 1944. The aircraft has six aerial victory markings painted on the…

Photograph of fighter ace Robert L. Baseler in the cockpit of "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number AC 42-75008), Foggia, Italy, circa February 1944. The aircraft has six aerial victory markings painted on the…

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…

Photographic group portrait of members of the 319th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, on the deck of the USS Ranger (CV-4), circa 1943. Several Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft are visible behind them. Fighter ace…

Photograph of "Big Stud," fighter ace Robert L. Baseler's Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number AC 42-75008), circa 1940s. The aircraft's nose art includes its designation and an ace of spades playing card, and the tail is painted with…

Photograph of fighter ace Robert L. Baseler piloting "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number AC 42-75008), circa 1940s. The aircraft's nose art includes its designation and an ace of spades playing card, and the tail is…

Photograph of "Big Stud," fighter ace Robert L. Baseler's Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number AC 42-75008), circa 1940s. The aircraft's nose art includes its designation and an ace of spades playing card, and the tail is painted with…

Photograph of the tail section of a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s. The tail bears the checkerboard markings of the 325th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces. The aircraft could possibly belong to fighter ace Robert L.…

Photographic group portrait of members of Class 39-A at the U.S. Air Corps Advanced Flying School, Kelly Field, Texas, circa February 1939. The servicemen are identified by last name in the typed caption. Future fighter ace Robert L. Baseler is…