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[Robert L. Baseler receiving Silver Star from General Nathan Twining] (Item)

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 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.

[Flight logbook for Robert L. Baseler, November 1, 1939 to June 30, 1943] (Item)

Flight logbook for Robert L. Baseler, November 1, 1939 to June 30, 1943. Documents Baseler's flights during his World War II service with the United States Army Air Forces. 119 pages and one loose item.

[Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, Box One, Folder 4 - Military records -- certifications, check outs, flying status, orders, and training, 1939-1964] (Item)

Items from Box One, Folder 4 of the Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, circa 1939-1964. Folder contains 22 military documents from Robert L. Baseler's service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Includes certifications, flight training documents, and orders.

[Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, Box One, Folder 8 - General orders, citations, and decorations, 1943-1944] (Item)

Items from Box One, Folder 8 of the Robert L. Baseler Fighter Ace Collection, circa 1943-1944. Folder contains 18 military documents from Robert L. Baseler's service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Includes orders, citations, and decorations.

[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.

["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."

[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.

[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…