[Robert L. Baseler piloting "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]

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Title

[Robert L. Baseler piloting "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]

Description

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 painted with the checkerboard pattern of the 325th Fighter Group.

Inscription on verso: "Col. Robert L. Baseler."

Date

1940s circa

Bibliographic Citation

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

Identifier

2009-08-26_image_007_01
2009-08-26_image_007_02