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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,…

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,…

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…

Photomechanical print 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 piloting "Big Stud," his 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…

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:…

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:…

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:…

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…

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.…