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…
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…
Combat record of Robert L. Baseler's service with the 325th Fighter Group in the Mediterranean Theater, 1943-1944. Includes mission details, reports, public relations releases, and memorandums. 47 documents, 81 pages.
Diploma issued by the United States Army Air Corps Training Center to Robert L. Baseler, February 1, 1939. Certifies that Baseler has completed the course of instruction at the Primary and Advanced Flying Schools.
Document listing details about missions flown by Robert L. Baseler during his service with the 325th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, July 1, 1943 to July 11, 1944. Includes dates, aircraft flown, mission code numbers, locations, and…
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.
Flight logbook for Robert L. Baseler, November 1, 1939 to June 30, 1943. Documents Baseler's flights during his World War II service with the United States Army Air Forces. 119 pages and one loose item.