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 "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…
Composite photograph featuring a roster of the American Volunteer Group's 1st Pursuit Squadron, circa 1941-1942. Individuals are identified by last name and first and middle initials. Squadron Leader Robert H. Neale is listed at the top.
Photograph of several 56th Fighter Group pilots walking arm in arm, circa 1940s. From left to right: Walter V. Cook, Morrill, John P. Bryant, John H. Truluck, Walker M. Mahurin, Harold E. Comstock, David C. Schilling, Francis S. Gabreski, Horace C.…
Photographic group portrait of the 61st Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Forces, posing in front of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. Some of the servicemen are identified via inscription.
Inscription on verso: "61st Fighter Sqdn. T.R. L to R.:…
Photographic group portrait of the 63rd Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Forces, posing with a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, circa 1940s. Some of the servicemen are identified via inscription.
Inscription on verso: "63rd Fighter Sqdn. T.R.:…
Accompanying citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Robert H. Neale, December 8, 1996. Describes Neale's service with the American Volunteer Group during World War II.
Photograph of Albert Biales and fighter ace Robert S. Johnson shaking hands, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "Beales, Johnson. 61st."Inscription included with photo: "Bob Johnson (Robert S.) and ? Beales."
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Fighting Squadron…
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed…