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[Paul A. Conger with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt]
Photograph of fighter ace Paul A. Conger standing next to a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (tail number 27880), circa 1940s. The text "Redwood Beach, California" is painted on the fuselage.Inscription on verso: "Paul Conger HV-N."Inscription included with photo: "Lieutenant Paul Conger reached a tally of 11.5 kills often using one of three planes not assigned to him."
["Big Stud," fighter ace Robert L. Baseler's Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
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. Typed caption glued to verso: "Col. Robert L. Baseler, USAF."
[Robert L. Baseler piloting "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
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."
[Robert S. Johnson shaking hands with J. C. Penrod]
Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson shaking hands with Staff Sergeant J. C. Penrod from the cockpit of his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, May 8, 1944Inscription included with photo: "Captain Robert Johnson on May 8th 1944 with S/Sgt. J. C. Penrod, the crew chief of Penrod and Sam (P-47D 42-25512/LM-Q) in which Bob's 26th and 27th kills had been made earlier that day. Bob Johnson was…
[Robert S. Johnson holding 56th Fighter Group's crow mascot]
Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson holding the 56th Fighter Group's crow mascot while seated in the cockpit of a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, circa September 1943. Inscription included with photo: "Bob Johnson, September 1943 with 56th Fighter Group lucky mascots - a black and friendly crow. - Per page 144 of 'Thunderbolt!', Robert S. Johnson with Martin Caidin, Rinehart and…
[Joseph L. Egan holding mouse]
Photograph of fighter ace Joseph L. Egan holding a mouse while seated in the cockpit of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s. Inscription on verso: "Joe Egan. J. C. Stewart photo." Inscription included with photo: "Joe Egan, CO of the 63rd and shot down July 13, 44 (?). Father was president of Western Union. Pg. 184 of Zemke's 'Wolf Pack,' Roger A. Freeman."
[Robert S. Johnson with Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson standing on the wing of "Penrod and Sam," a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft (serial number 42-25512), circa 1940s.Inscription included with photo: "Captain Robert Johnson and 'Penrod and Sam' (P-47D-21-42-25512), 62nd FS based out of Boxted."
[Robert L. Baseler in cockpit of "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
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 fuselage. Inscription on verso: "Col. Robert L. Baseler. C.O. 325th F.G., Checkertail Clan. Foggia, Italy, Feb. 1944. Shortly after his 6th and final…
[Robert L. Baseler in cockpit of "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
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 fuselage. Inscription on verso: "Lt. Col. Robert L. Baseler. Foggia, Italy. Feb. 1944."
["Big Stud," fighter ace Robert L. Baseler's Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
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.…