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Roland A. Andrews in his "war room" at home after the war, with the USAAF 8th Air Force emblem stamped on the large sign to his left, with "486th Bomb Group" written underneath. A map of the airfield is to the right. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Me in my war room at home. Do you remember?' On reverse: Roland A. Andrews [Stamp].

FRE 8507

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8507
  • Description: Roland A. Andrews in his "war room" at home after the war, with the USAAF 8th Air Force emblem stamped on the large sign to his left, with "486th Bomb...
Lieutenant M.B. Gleis, pilot of the 597th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group, leans on a propeller of his B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96125). He would be promoted to Captain after this photograph was taken. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-26B-55-MA; 42-96125; 597BS/397BG; Capt. M.B. Gleis a/c; (Image) Col. James M. Snow.'

FRE 9635

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9635
  • Description: Lieutenant M.B. Gleis, pilot of the 597th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group, leans on a propeller of his B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96125). He...
A diagrammatic layout of AAF Station 174 - the USAAF codename for Sudbury airfield - while the 486th Bomb Group were stationed at the airbase as of the 22 June 1944.

FRE 8501

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8501
  • Description: A diagrammatic layout of AAF Station 174 - the USAAF codename for Sudbury airfield - while the 486th Bomb Group were stationed at the airbase as of...
A line of B-26 Marauders of the 397th Bomb Group taxiing on Rivenhall airfield readying to take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '397BG, B-26B; Taxi out; Rivenhall; (Image) Col. James R. Snow via K. Fisher.'

FRE 9633

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9633
  • Description: A line of B-26 Marauders of the 397th Bomb Group taxiing on Rivenhall airfield readying to take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '397BG, B-26B...
The tail of a B-24 Liberator (4N-K, serial number 42-52634) of the 833rd Bomb Squadron, 486th Bomb Group that crash-landed at Sudbury airfield on the 18 May 1944. Official caption on image: "ISAD-18 May 44-1147-(WPU Crash Damage, B-24H 42-52634, Sudbury) PQ." Handwritten caption on reverse: '486th B.G., 8th Air Force.' On reverse: Official Photograph of Photographic Section AAF Station 595 U.S. Army [Stamp, damaged].

FRE 8503

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8503
  • Description: The tail of a B-24 Liberator (4N-K, serial number 42-52634) of the 833rd Bomb Squadron, 486th Bomb Group that crash-landed at Sudbury airfield on the...
A B-26 Marauder (U2-J, serial number 42-96158) of the 598th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '397BG, 598BS.'

FRE 9634

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9634
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (U2-J, serial number 42-96158) nicknamed "Little Peedoff" of the 598th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption...
An aerial photograph of Sudbury airfield, the home of the 486th Bomb Group, on the 9th of July 1944. Official caption on image: "...86)(9-7-44)(12-20000) 210[degrees]."

FRE 8502

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8502
  • Description: An aerial photograph of Sudbury airfield, the home of the 486th Bomb Group, on the 9th of July 1944. Official caption on image: "...86)(9-7-44)(12...
The operations board of the 397th Bomb Group, based at Rivenhall airfield, is updated by a crewman. The board shows the last three numbers of the squadrons' aircraft's serial numbers. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Operation Board, 397 BG; Last three serial; Rivenhall; (Image) Col. James Snow via K. Fisher.'

FRE 9631

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9631
  • Description: The operations board of the 397th Bomb Group, based at Rivenhall airfield, is updated by a crewman. The board shows the last three numbers of the...
An aerial photograph of the 397th Bomb Group's home at Rivenhall airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rivenhall; Airfield; 397BG; Note B-24 minus tail; (Image) Col. James Snow, via K. Fisher.'

FRE 9632

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9632
  • Description: An aerial photograph of the 397th Bomb Group's home at Rivenhall airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rivenhall; Airfield; 397BG; Note B-24...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Danita" of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8130

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8130
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Danita" of the 387th Bomb Group.
The Bell pub at Willingale, near Chipping Ongar, home of the 387th Bomb Group. caption on image: "The "Bell", Willingale."

FRE 8124

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8124
  • Description: The Bell pub at Willingale, near Chipping Ongar, home of the 387th Bomb Group. caption on image: "The "Bell", Willingale."
The entrance to Chipping Ongar (Willingale), home of the 387th Bomb Group. caption on image: "Entrance to Willingale airfield."

FRE 8125

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8125
  • Description: The entrance to Chipping Ongar (Willingale), home of the 387th Bomb Group. caption on image: "Entrance to Willingale airfield."
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-100347) of the 446th Bomb Group releases bombs over Gotha, 20 February 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '20/2/44, A/C 27616 took photo. 17,000ft, Gotha, [Barred-M] 2100347, Archer.' Second handwritten on reverse: '173/RF. 446BG dropping bombs at 17,000 f.t. over Gotha.'

FRE 8122

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8122
  • Description: The B-24J Liberator - serial number 42-100347 Lil 'Max, from the 446th Bomb Group and the 707th Bomb Group releases bombs over Gotha. 20 February...
A B-24 Liberator of the 705th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group lands at Bungay after a mission, 23 April 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Liberator landing at Bungay after a mission, 24/3/45. 54A, .'

FRE 8123

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8123
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 705th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group lands at Bungay after a mission, 23 April 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Shirley D" of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8128

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8128
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Shirley D" of the 387th Bomb Group.
A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Danita 2nd" of the 387th Bomb Group, flown by Captain K ICadigan. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Chipping Ongar. South end airfield close to closed public road.'

FRE 8129

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8129
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Danita 2nd" of the 387th Bomb Group, flown by Captain K ICadigan. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Chipping Ongar. South...
Fog-bound B-26 Marauders (TQ-A, serial number 41-31681) nicknamed "Patsy" and (serial number 41-31662) nicknamed "Old Crow" of the 387th Bomb Group at Debden, January 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Debden, fog-bound B-26 Sqdn. Jan 44. Source - Glesner Weckbacher.'

FRE 8126

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8126
  • Description: Fog-bound B-26 Marauders (TQ-A, serial number 41-31681) nicknamed "Patsy" and (serial number 41-31662) nicknamed "Old Crow" of the 387th Bomb Group at...
Fog-bound B-26 Marauders, including (TQ-A, serial number 41-31681) nicknamed "Patsy" and (serial number 41-31662) nicknamed "Old Crow", of the 387th Bomb Group at Debden, January 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Visit to Debden via Garry Fry. 387BG.'

FRE 8127

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8127
  • Description: Fog-bound B-26 Marauders, including (TQ-A, serial number 41-31681) nicknamed "Patsy" and (serial number 41-31662) nicknamed "Old Crow", of the 387th...
The nose art of a 487th Bomb Group B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Trade Winds".

FRE 8540

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8540
  • Description: The nose art of a 487th Bomb Group B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Trade Winds".
The nose art of a 487th Bomb Group B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Trade Winds". Handwritten caption on reverse: '487BG.'

FRE 8539

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8539
  • Description: The nose art of a 487th Bomb Group B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Trade Winds". Handwritten caption on reverse: '487BG.'