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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 fighter ace Robert L. Baseler in front of a restored "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft from World War II, circa 1960s-1980s.

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces Republic XP-47N Thunderbolt aircraft (tail number 227387) in flight, circa 1940s.

Photograph of a Boeing P-12E (Model 234) aircraft (tail number 46) of the 77th Pursuit Squadron, United States Army Air Corps, parked at Kelly Field, Texas, circa January 1939. The squadron insignia of five playing cards is painted on the fuselage,…

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Corps Boeing P-12E (Model 234) aircraft parked at an airfield, circa 1930s.

Photographic group portrait of Aviation Cadet Detachment Class 41-I, U.S. Air Corps Advanced Flying School, Victoria, Texas, circa 1941. The servicemen are identified by last name and initials in the typed caption.

Photograph of a group of U.S. Air Force Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star aircraft in flight above the Panama Canal, June 17, 1948. The inscription notes that fighter ace Robert L. Baseler is leading the flight. Inscription on verso: "France Field, CZ.…

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:…