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A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses fly over a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'RF. 401BG.'

FRE 8101

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8101
  • Description: A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses fly over a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'RF. 401BG.'
Two men in suits stand in a doorway, underneath an arch. It is likely that this photograph was taken by a member of the 487th Bomb Group, who were based at Lavenham between 4 April 1944 and 24 August 1945.

FRE 8520

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8520
  • Description: Two men in suits stand in a doorway, underneath an arch. It is likely that this photograph was taken by a member of the 487th Bomb Group, who were...
A B-24H Liberator (serial number 41-29527) of the 487th Bomb Group on the 12 May 1944 undergoing repairs at Lavenham airfield after receiving battle damage. Official caption on image: "ISAD - 12 May 44 - 1061 - (WPU, Battle Damage, B-24H, 41-29527, Lavenham) F.A." On reverse: Official Photograph of * Photographic Section, US AAF [damaged Stamp].

FRE 8519

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8519
  • Description: A B-24H Liberator (serial number 41-29527) of the 487th Bomb Group on the 12 May 1944 undergoing repairs at Lavenham airfield after receiving battle...
A 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Queen Bungalow", which was the last B-17 Flying Fortress to leave Lavenham airfield at the end of the Group's operational service. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo BM Carter - Queen Bungalow, Cockfield, Bury. Last B-17 to leave Lavenham.' Printed on reverse: 'A49923.'

FRE 8518

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8518
  • Description: A 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Queen Bungalow", which was the last B-17 Flying Fortress to leave Lavenham airfield at the end of...
At the urinal end of the latrine at Lavenham airfield, base of the 487th Bomb Group during their operational service, "Splasher Seven" has been inscribed on the door (the name of the Group's homing and forming beacon). Handwritten caption on reverse: '#14. "Splash 7" (the number of the 487th forming and homing beacon) on urinal end of latrine.' On reverse: Royal Snell [Stamp].

FRE 8517

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8517
  • Description: At the urinal end of the latrine at Lavenham airfield, base of the 487th Bomb Group during their operational service, "Splasher Seven" has been...
The crash site of the 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97997) piloted by Lieutenant Loye Laurain on the 25 January 1944. Personnel examining the crash are in the background to the right. Official caption on image: "(GAD-223-1-487)(25-1-44)(Crash B-17 A/C 42-97997) Rest." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Loye Laurain's Crash, 487 B.G. (Keep.) I have repeat of this crash.'

FRE 8516

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8516
  • Description: The crash site of the 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97997) piloted by Lieutenant Loye Laurain on the 25 January 1944...
The crash site of the 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97997) piloted by Lieutenant Loye Laurain on the 25 January 1944. Official caption on image: "(GAD-223-6-487)(25-1-44)(Crash B-17 A/C 42-97997) Rest." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Loye Laurain's Crash, 487 B.G. (Keep.)'

FRE 8515

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8515
  • Description: The crash site of the 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97997) piloted by Lieutenant Loye Laurain on the 25 January 1944...
The nose art of an unidentified 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress at Lavenham airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '447 or 487BG?' On reverse: US Army Theater Censor ETO USA [Stamp].

FRE 8514

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8514
  • Description: The nose art of an unidentified 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress at Lavenham airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '447 or 487BG?' On reverse...
The nose art of a 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Blonde Bomber". Handwritten caption on reverse: '447 or 487BG?' On reverse: US Army Theater Censor ETO USA [Stamp].

FRE 8513

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8513
  • Description: The nose art of a 487th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Blonde Bomber". Handwritten caption on reverse: '447 or 487BG?' On reverse: US Army...
A damaged B-17 Flying Fortress of the 487th Bomb Group, 24 December 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse '...+87. ...cott's ship, Dec. 24 1944. MIA next day.'

FRE 8512

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8512
  • Description: A damaged B-17 Flying Fortress of the 487th Bomb Group, 24 December 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse '...+87. ...cott's ship, Dec. 24 1944. MIA...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (R5-J) of the 839th Bomb Squadron, 487th Bomb Group with wounded crewmembers is attended to by ground crew rushing to assist. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'R5-J. Wounded aboard.'

FRE 8511

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8511
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (R5-J) of the 839th Bomb Squadron, 487th Bomb Group with wounded crewmembers is attended to by ground crew rushing to assist...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-100347) of the 446th Bomb Group bombs Gotha, 20 February 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '39. 446BG, 20/2/44. Gotha, from 27616, 17,000 ft. Better print?'

FRE 8119

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8119
  • Description: The B-24J Liberator - serial number - 42-100347 - Lil 'Max from the 446th Bomb Group, bombs Gotha, Germany. FTR. 20 February...
A B-24 Liberator (HN-T) of the 705th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group in flight, 9 November 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '9/11/44 from A/C 882. HN-T, Lil 'Non'. USAAF.'

FRE 8120

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8120
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (HN-T) of the 705th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group in flight, 9 November 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '9/11/44 from A/C 882...
A B-24 Liberator (JU-J, serial number 42-50365) nicknamed "SuSu" of the 707th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group at Nice-le-Var, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24H-25-CF, "SuSu". 42-50365. 707BS, 446BG, 8th AF. Nice-le-Var - 1945. via Jacques Moulin archives (via S. Blandin).'

FRE 8115

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8115
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (JU-J, serial number 42-50365) nicknamed "SuSu" of the 707th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group at Nice-le-Var, 1945. Handwritten...
A bridge, bombed by B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group.

FRE 8116

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8116
  • Description: A bridge, bombed by B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group.
The burning wreck of a B-24 Liberator of the 446th Bomb Group.

FRE 8117

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8117
  • Description: The burning wreck of a B-24 Liberator of the 446th Bomb Group.
A truck tows the burning wreck of a B-24 Liberator of the 446th Bomb Group.

FRE 8118

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8118
  • Description: A truck tows the burning wreck of a B-24 Liberator of the 446th Bomb Group.
A B-24 Liberator (FL-N, serial number 44-50689) of the 704th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group at the aircraft boneyard at Kingman, Arizona. On reverse: William T. Larkins [Stamp].

FRE 8111

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8111
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (FL-N, serial number 44-50689) of the 704th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group at the aircraft boneyard at Kingman, Arizona. On reverse...
Personnel of the 446th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: '7PG photo. 673.' On reverse: Passed By A.A.F. Sta. 234, Not To Be Published [Stamp].

FRE 8112

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8112
  • Description: Personnel of the 446th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: '7PG photo. 673.' On reverse: Passed By A.A.F. Sta. 234, Not...
B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group bomb Tours during a mission. Official caption on image: "8th AAF B-24S Bomb Tours, France, Using Smoke Markers. US AAF Photo 225-9." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'BE 10. USAAF 41.'

FRE 8113

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8113
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group bomb Tours during a mission. Official caption on image: "8th AAF B-24S Bomb Tours, France, Using Smoke Markers...