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A B-24 Liberator (FL-Q) nicknamed "My Devotion" of the 704th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group at the aircraft boneyard at Kingman, Arizona. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'My Devotion.' On reverse: William T. Larkins [Stamp].

FRE 8110

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8110
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (FL-Q) nicknamed "My Devotion" of the 704th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group at the aircraft boneyard at Kingman, Arizona. Handwritten...
B-24 Liberators of the 389th Bomb Group and (serial number 42-7571) of the 392nd Bomb Group flyn in formation during a mission.

FRE 8108

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8108
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 389th Bomb Group and (serial number 42-7571) of the 392nd Bomb Group flyn in formation during a mission.
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7585) of the 445th Bomb Group in flight with landing gear down. Handwritten caption on reverse: '36.'

FRE 8109

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8109
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7585) of the 445th Bomb Group in flight with landing gear down. Handwritten caption on reverse: '36.' This was an...
A B-24 Liberator (MK-A) of the 701st Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '445 BG, Roger.'

FRE 8106

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8106
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (MK-A) of the 701st Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group. 42-50609 "Skyline Drive"
A damaged B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95291) nicknamed "Thumper" of the 703rd Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Thumper, 703BS, 13/9/44, 295291.'

FRE 8107

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8107
  • Description: A damaged B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95291) nicknamed "Thumper" of the 703rd Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
A B-24 Liberator (IS-P) of the 703rd Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'A B-24 takes off from our field. During the war many Fortresses and Liberators made emergency landings here due to shortage of fuel, or being shot up, or weathered off their home base, or casualties aboard.'

FRE 8104

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8104
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (IS-P) of the 703rd Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'A B-24 takes off from our...
B-24 Liberators of the 445th Bomb Group fly in formation.

FRE 8105

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8105
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 445th Bomb Group fly in formation.
H2X Pathfinder radar board inside a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "65812 A.C." Printed caption on reverse: '65812AC - H2X Set panel board (nicknamed the "Mickey Set") installed in a Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" of the 401st Bomb Group. England, 5 Dec 1944. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 8102

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8102
  • Description: H2X Pathfinder radar board inside a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "65812 A.C." Printed caption on reverse:...
A B-24 Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group prepares to land. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Roger.'

FRE 8103

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8103
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group prepares to land. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Roger.' Aircraft is 'buzzing' the field - the crew has...
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...