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…
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,…
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,…
Fighter ace George P. Novotny discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater with the 325th Fighter Group.…
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Louis W. “Bill” Chick, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 24th Fighter…