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[Robert T. Smith sitting in cockpit of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert T. Smith sitting in the cockpit of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The Flying Tigers emblem is painted on the fuselage.Inscription: "For Bob Neale, With best regards from a comrade-in-arms. R. T. Smith."

[Robert P. "Duke" Hedman in cockpit of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman Robert P. "Duke" Hedman in the cockpit of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. Inscription on verso: "Duke Hedman."

[Robert H. Neale and unidentified serviceman standing in front of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of Robert H. Neale (left) and another AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman standing in front of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.

[Robert H. Neale and unidentified serviceman standing in front of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of Robert H. Neale (left) and another AVG (American Volunteer Group) serviceman standing in front of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. The aircraft is painted with the AVG's "shark face" nose art.

[Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft flown by fighter ace Joe Foss] (Item)

Photograph of the Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft flown by fighter ace Joe Foss, March 1943. Imperial Japanese flags representing Foss's aerial victories are painted near the cockpit.Inscription on verso: "Grumman F4F flown by Joe Foss in Bone Yard, March 19433."Included caption: "This Gruman [Grumman] was flown by Joe Foss. I took the picture in the 'Bone Yard' in March of 1943."

[Paul A. Conger with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Paul A. Conger standing next to a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft (tail number 27880), circa 1940s. The text "Redwood Beach, California" is painted on the fuselage.Inscription on verso: "Paul Conger HV-N."Inscription included with photo: "Lieutenant Paul Conger reached a tally of 11.5 kills often using one of three planes not assigned to him."

["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 S. Johnson shaking hands with J. C. Penrod] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson shaking hands with Staff Sergeant J. C. Penrod from the cockpit of his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, May 8, 1944Inscription included with photo: "Captain Robert Johnson on May 8th 1944 with S/Sgt. J. C. Penrod, the crew chief of Penrod and Sam (P-47D 42-25512/LM-Q) in which Bob's 26th and 27th kills had been made earlier that day. Bob Johnson was…

[Robert S. Johnson holding 56th Fighter Group's crow mascot] (Item)

Photograph of fighter ace Robert S. Johnson holding the 56th Fighter Group's crow mascot while seated in the cockpit of a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft, circa September 1943. Inscription included with photo: "Bob Johnson, September 1943 with 56th Fighter Group lucky mascots - a black and friendly crow. - Per page 144 of 'Thunderbolt!', Robert S. Johnson with Martin Caidin, Rinehart and…