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["Big Stud," fighter ace Robert L. Baseler's Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
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…

[Robert L. Baseler in cockpit of "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
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…

[Robert L. Baseler receiving Silver Star from General Nathan Twining]
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…

[Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, Box One, Folder 8 - General orders, citations, and decorations, 1943-1944]
Items from Box One, Folder 8 of the Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, circa 1943-1944. Folder contains 18 military documents from Robert L. Baseler's service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Includes orders,…

[Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, Box One, Folder 4 - Military records -- certifications, check outs, flying status, orders, and training, 1939-1964]
Items from Box One, Folder 4 of the Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, circa 1939-1964. Folder contains 22 military documents from Robert L. Baseler's service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Includes certifications,…
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