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[Louis William Chick, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
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…

[George P. Novotny oral history interview]
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.…

[Flight logbook for Robert L. Baseler, November 1, 1939 to June 30, 1943]
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.

[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,…

[Members of 319th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, on deck of USS Ranger]
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…

[Combat record of Robert L. Baseler's service with 325th Fighter Group in Mediterranean Theater, 1943-1944]
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.

[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 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…

[Tail section of Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
Photograph of the tail section of a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s. The tail bears the checkerboard markings of the 325th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces. The aircraft could possibly belong to fighter ace Robert L.…
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