[Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star aircraft in flight above Panama Canal]

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. Col. Robert L. Baseler leading flight."

Stamped on verso: "Air Force Photo. France Field. Canal Zone. Jun. 17, 1948."