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[Joseph L. Egan holding mouse] (Item)

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] (Item)

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] (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…

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

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] (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. Inscription on verso: "Republic P-47D-10-RE. AC 42-75008. 'Big Stud.' Lt. Col. Baseler's. A/C.…

[AVG servicemen and captured Japanese airman standing next to Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen and a captured Japanese airman standing next to a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. Individuals identified in the verso inscription include C. Joseph Rosbert, John Richard Rossi, Robert "Snuffy" Smith, and William Bartling. Inscription on verso: "On wing: Rosbert, Rossi. Standing L-R:…

[Fighting Squadron 19 (VF-19) fighter aces with Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of Fighting Squadron 19 (VF-19) fighter aces with a Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The men are identified in the verso inscription. Inscription on verso: "10 out of 12 VF-19 Aces. Sitting reading right: O'Meara [sic - Paul O'Mara], Seckel [Albert Seckel], Rossi [Herman J. Rossi], Lindsay [Elvin Lindsay], Winters [Theodore H. Winters]. Standing:…

[Robert S. Johnson, Hubert A. Zemke, and Walker M. "Bud" Mahurin with Republic P-47D Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of (from left to right) Robert S. Johnson, Hubert A. Zemke, and Walker M. "Bud" Mahurin standing in front of a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, circa 1940s.Inscription on verso: "L to R: Bob Johnson, Hub Zemke, Walker Mahurin."Inscription included with photo: "Left to right: Bob Johnson, Hubert Zemke, and Walker 'Bud' Mahurin. Mahurin flew mostly P-47D 42-8487/UN-M 'Spirit of…

[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…

[63rd Fighter Squadron with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of the 63rd Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Forces, posing with a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, circa 1940s. Some of the servicemen are identified via inscription. Inscription on verso: "63rd Fighter Sqdn. T.R.: Compton [George Compton], Hall [George F. Hall], [blank], Ludwig [Vance Ludwig], Dugas [Harry Dugas], Moore, Perry, Brown, Schiltz [Glen Schiltz]. M.R.:…

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