["Big Stud," fighter ace Robert L. Baseler's Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]

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Title

["Big Stud," fighter ace Robert L. Baseler's Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]

Description

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 the checkerboard pattern of the 325th Fighter Group.

Inscription on verso: "Republic P-47D-10-RE. AC 42-75008. 'Big Stud.' Lt. Col. Baseler's. A/C. P-47D."

Date

1940s circa

Bibliographic Citation

The Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection/The Museum of Flight

Identifier

2009-08-26_image_004_01
2009-08-26_image_004_02