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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:…

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:…

Photograph of a group of U.S. Air Force Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star aircraft in flight above the Panama Canal, June 17, 1948. The inscription notes that fighter ace Robert L. Baseler is leading the flight. Inscription on verso: "France Field, CZ.…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Composite photograph featuring members of Pursuit Section Class 39-A, Kelly Field, circa February 1939. Image includes captioned portraits of the servicemen and a biplane in flight. Future fghter ace Robert L. Baseler appears in the "P."Inscription…

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…