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.
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 time. The document's original order has been retained, which may conflict with date order. 17 handwritten and typed pages.
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.
Diploma issued by the Air War College to Robert L. Baseler, June 17, 1955.
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.
Flight logbook for Robert L. Baseler, October 19, 1973 to September 21, 1982. 42 pages and six loose items.
Flight logbook for Robert L. Baseler, April 2, 1961 to October 14, 1973. 59 pages.
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.
Inscription in corner: "K. E. Parker. G. H. Armstrong."
]]>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 in corner: "K. E. Parker. G. H. Armstrong."
Inscription on verso: "Col. Robert L. Baseler. Base commander. France Field, C.Z."
Stamped on verso: "Air Force Photo. France Field. Canal Zone. Jul. 13, 1948."
]]>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: "Col. Robert L. Baseler. Base commander. France Field, C.Z."
Stamped on verso: "Air Force Photo. France Field. Canal Zone. Jul. 13, 1948."