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P-47 Thunderbolts of the 9th Air Force prepare for a mission in France. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47 thunderbolts, -N 276172? 9 AF France.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9469
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 9th Air Force prepare for a mission in France. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47 thunderbolts, -N 276172? 9 AF France.'
A pilot of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (30) nicknamed "Ballzone II".
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8693
  • Description: A crew chief of the 317th FS 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (30) nicknamed "Ballsout II". Flown by 1Lt William...
A P-51 Mustang (72) nicknamed "Lady Jean" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force with a damaged tail.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8694
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (72) nicknamed "Lady Jean" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force with a damaged tail.
A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Shimmy III" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Red-spinner/ "Shimmy III"/ P+5. Tail chequer orange/yellow & black 10" squares/wing tip. "52" (fuselage code) black (867 was black). Two victory markings: black swastika on white background with two black concentric circles around each. From May 29th to Aug 9th 1944. Has escort on first shuttle raid, Jun 2 1944 Italy through to Russia. Port side crew legend in black on N/M: Pilot: Lt Col CL S
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8691
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Shimmy III" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Red-spinner/ "Shimmy III"/ P+5...
Two airmen of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force with a P-51 Mustang (39).
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8692
  • Description: Two airmen of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force with a P-51 Mustang (39).
A P-51 Mustang (75) nicknamed "Dusty" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in flight.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8697
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (75) nicknamed "Dusty" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in flight.
P-51 Mustangs of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force escort a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "2nd Patches" during a mission Printed caption on reverse: 'Four P-51 Mustangs of the 15th USAF flank a B-17 Flying Fortress during a shuttle run from a Mediterranean base to Russia via nazi Europe.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '325 FG, P-51 Bs.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8698
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force escort a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "2nd Patches" during a mission Printed caption on...
A P-51 Mustang (10) of the 332nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8695
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (10) of the 332nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force.
A P-51 Mustang (10) of the 332nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8696
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (10) of the 332nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force.
A P-51 Mustang (79) nicknamed "Squeezie" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in flight.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8689
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (79) nicknamed "Squeezie" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in flight.
A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-63494) of the 52nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: '52nd FG, 5th FS (VF) Torretto AF Cerisnola Italy Base of 461 & 484 BG, 49th Wing 15 AF, Taken spring 1945.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8688
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (serial number 44-63494) of the 52nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: '52nd FG, 5th FS (VF) Torretto AF...
A P-51 Mustang (100) nicknamed "Dusty Butt" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in flight.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8690
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (100) nicknamed "Dusty Butt" of the 325th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in flight. P-51D-15-NA #44-15284 "Dusty Butt" Code: #100...
A PB74 variant B-24 Liberator (serial number 43-2305) of the Naval Air Modiciation Unit, used for evaluating missiles and drones during test flights. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'PB47-1, 32305.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9062
  • Description: A PB74 variant B-24 Liberator (serial number 43-2305) of the Naval Air Modiciation Unit, used for evaluating missiles and drones during test flights...
A B-24 Liberator of No 356 Squadron, RAF in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9061
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of No 356 Squadron, RAF in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
An experimental XB-24K Liberator (serial number 44-48753) with a single tail.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9064
  • Description: An experimental XB-24K Liberator (serial number 44-48753) with a single tail.
The 5000th B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51623) built by Ford.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9063
  • Description: The 5000th B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51623) built by Ford.
Nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-5026) of the Indian Air Force.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9066
  • Description: Nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-5026) of the Indian Air Force.
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 40-2351) used for transport purposes and painted in neutrality markings.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9065
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 40-2351) used for transport purposes and painted in neutrality markings.
A P-51 Mustang (HL-H) nicknamed "Tempus Fugit" of the 31st Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col William Daniel, 5 vics.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8681
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (HL-H) nicknamed "Tempus Fugit" of the 31st Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col William Daniel, 5 vics...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40848) nicknamed "Lil' Texas Filley" with a modified nose. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'CB-24J-180-CC, Boon says B-24J-181-CO.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'The filley again, with another variation on the theme.' [refers to nose modifications]
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9068
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40848) nicknamed "Lil' Texas Filley" with a modified nose. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'CB-24J-180-CC...