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[Members of 319th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, on deck of USS Ranger]
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]
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 Baseler in front of restored Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]
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.
[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.…
[Robert L. Baseler receiving Silver Star from General Nathan Twining]
Photograph of fighter ace Robert L. Baseler (right) receiving the Silver Star from General Nathan Twining, January 30, 1944.Inscription on verso: "M/G Nathan Twining presenting Silver Star to Col. Robert L. Baseler. 30 Jan 1944. Following successful 325th F.G. raid on Udine, Italy."Stamped on verso: "Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. Photographic Services C1-343. Print."
[Robert L. Baseler piloting Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star]
Photograph of fighter ace Robert L. Baseler piloting a U.S. Air Force Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star aircraft (tail number 58412) in the Canal Zone, July 13, 1948. The aircraft's designation, "Wee Stud," is painted on the nose. Inscription on verso: "Col. Robert L. Baseler. Base commander. France Field, C.Z." Stamped on verso: "Air Force Photo. France Field. Canal Zone. Jul. 13, 1948."
[Robert L. Baseler piloting Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star]
Photograph of fighter ace Robert L. Baseler piloting a U.S. Air Force Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star aircraft (tail number 58412) in the Canal Zone, July 13, 1948. The aircraft's designation, "Wee Stud," is painted on the nose. Inscription on verso: "Col. Robert L. Baseler. Base commander. France Field, C.Z." Stamped on verso: "Air Force Photo. France Field. Canal Zone. Jul. 13, 1948."