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[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."

[Harrison R. Thyng oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, Harrison R. “Harry” Thyng discusses his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part one, he focuses on his service in the European and Mediterranean Theaters during World War II. Topics discussed include humorous moments from his flight training, his initial combat missions with the 31st Fighter Group while stationed in…

[Herman W. Visscher oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Herman W. Visscher is interviewed about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 97th Fighter Squadron, 82nd Fighter Group, in the Mediterranean Theater. He also touches briefly on his Air Force service during the Korean War. Topics discussed include his training…

[William A. Daniel oral history interview (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)

In this three-part oral history, fighter ace William A. Daniel is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In part one, Daniel discusses his experiences as an Army Air Corps pilot and his time with the 31st Fighter Group during World War II. Topics discussed include his wartime missions in the Mediterranean and European Theaters and his…

[Ralph J. Watson oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)] (Item)

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Ralph J. “Doc” Watson discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 48th and 5th Fighter Squadrons in the European and Mediterranean Theaters. Topics discussed include his personal background, his training and…

[Louis William Chick, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Louis W. “Bill” Chick, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the 24th Fighter Squadron in Panama, the 4th Fighter Group in England, and the 317th Fighter Squadron in Italy. Special focus on a bomber escort mission in January 1944 in…

[George P. Novotny oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace George P. Novotny discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater with the 325th Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his training and service history, notable missions and aerial victories, and military life in North Africa. The audio has brief…

[Herbert B. Hatch, Jr. oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Herbert B. “Stub” Hatch, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater with the 71st Fighter Squadron of the 1st Fighter Group. Special focus on a dive-bombing mission against an oil refinery in Ploiești, Romania on June 10, 1944.…

[William A. Daniel oral history interview (Part 2 of 3)] (Item)

In this three-part oral history, fighter ace William A. Daniel is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In part two, Daniel continues to discuss his experiences as an Army Air Corps pilot and his time with the 31st Fighter Group during World War II. Topics discussed include his wartime missions in the Mediterranean and European Theaters…

[Richard C. Lampe oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Richard C. Lampe discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed in the previous interview.

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