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[Members of 319th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, on deck of USS Ranger] (Item)

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 Robert L. Baseler is in the middle row, eighth from the left. Inscription on verso: "From the Col. Robert Lee Baseler Collection. 319th Squadron of the…

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

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] (Item)

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 Baseler in front of restored Republic P-47D Thunderbolt] (Item)

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.

[Document listing details about missions flown by Robert L. Baseler, July 1, 1943 to July 11, 1944] (Item)

Document listing details about missions flown by Robert L. Baseler during his service with the 325th Fighter Group, United States Army Air Forces, July 1, 1943 to July 11, 1944. Includes dates, aircraft flown, mission code numbers, locations, and flight time. The document's original order has been retained, which may conflict with date order. 17 handwritten and typed pages.

[Combat record of Robert L. Baseler's service with 325th Fighter Group in Mediterranean Theater, 1943-1944] (Item)

Combat record of Robert L. Baseler's service with the 325th Fighter Group in the Mediterranean Theater, 1943-1944. Includes mission details, reports, public relations releases, and memorandums. 47 documents, 81 pages.

[Diploma issued by United States Army Air Corps Training Center to Robert L. Baseler, February 1, 1939] (Item)

Diploma issued by the United States Army Air Corps Training Center to Robert L. Baseler, February 1, 1939. Certifies that Baseler has completed the course of instruction at the Primary and Advanced Flying Schools.

[Flight certification issued by United States Air Force to Robert L. Baseler, July 19, 1956] (Item)

Flight certification issued by the United States Air Force to Robert L. Baseler, July 19, 1956. Certifies that Baseler has passed qualification tests for the Northrop F-89 Scorpion aircraft.

Diploma issued by Air War College to Robert L. Baseler, June 17, 1955. (Item)

Diploma issued by the Air War College to Robert L. Baseler, June 17, 1955.

[Robert L. Baseler in cockpit of "Big Stud," his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt] (Item)

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…

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