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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 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 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.…

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 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…

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…

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.