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The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Reliable Babe" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '466th B.G., 8th Air Force.'

FRE 8396

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8396
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Reliable Babe" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '466th B.G., 8th Air Force.'
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-28746) of the 466th Bomb Group, 15th of April 1944 and a bomber crew with their B-24 Liberator at Attlebridge , 18 February 1944. Composite image. Official caption on image "(GM-9-2-466)(15-4-44) Insignia A/C 41-28746, GP-1-5-446[sic])(18-2-44)(Crew of A/C No. 747, B-24)., First B-24 to land at Attlebridge. Me .'

FRE 8395

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8395
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-28746) of the 466th Bomb Group, 15th of April 1944 and a bomber crew with their B-24 Liberator at...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 406th Fighter Group line up for take off before a mission.

FRE 9530

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9530
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 406th Fighter Group line up for take off before a mission.
A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Steady's Betty" used by the 466th Bomb Group as a monitor aircraft. Handwritten caption on image: "Fieling & Jennison flew this - Steadman too - "Steady's Betty", P-47. Fogarty." Handwritten caption on reverse: '466 BG. Monitor.'

FRE 8394

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8394
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Steady's Betty" used by the 466th Bomb Group as a monitor aircraft. Handwritten caption on image: "Fieling & Jennison...
An American and RAF Airman with a memorial to the 392nd Bomb Group, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Flag flies over our base - 1945. 392nd war memorial at Beeston. 392BG. Nr. King's Lynn, Norfolk, Eng. From Mr. Z.A. Cook, No 4., Bates Sq., Beeston. To: Col. Bob Vickers.'

FRE 7994

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7994
  • Description: An American and RAF Airman with a memorial to the 392nd Bomb Group, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Flag flies over our base - 1945. 392nd war...
B-24 Liberators of the 579th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group lined up on the runway at Wendling. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24s of the 392 Gp / 579 Sq (WWII Unit) in England. Ed Ferke, appears to be on runway.'

FRE 7995

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7995
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 579th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group lined up on the runway at Wendling. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24s of the 392 Gp...
The damaged tail of a B-24 Liberator (DC-A, serial number 42-50390) of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Battle damage - Flak? Quite a hole - eh!' Second Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Survived war, DC-A, 577BS.' Printed caption on reverse: '392BG, 577SQ.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].

FRE 7996

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7996
  • Description: The damaged tail of a B-24 Liberator (DC-A, serial number 42-50390) of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Battle damage - Flak...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23689) of the 392nd Bomb Group used as a flight assembly ship, 31 March 1944. Handwritten on attached slide casing: 'B-24, 392nd BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'B-24-D #41-23689 War Weary Assembly Ship of the 392nd Bombardment Group (Heavy), Wendling, Norfolk, England, 31. Mar. 1944.'

FRE 7997

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7997
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23689) of the 392nd Bomb Group used as a flight assembly ship, 31 March 1944. Handwritten on attached slide casing...
A bridge over the Rhine destroyed by German forces, photographed by a B-24 Liberator of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Blown bridge over Rheine[sic] river.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].

FRE 7991

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7991
  • Description: A bridge over the Rhine destroyed by German forces, photographed by a B-24 Liberator of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Blown...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Fairy Belle" of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'The "Fairy Belle" was named before this plane joined our group. Barnes painted in the girl!' Handwritten and printed caption on reverse: '392BG, 577SQ.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].

FRE 7992

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7992
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Fairy Belle" of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'The "Fairy...
A crashed B-24 Liberator (DC-F, serial number 42-95464) of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group near Foulsham, 14 February 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392/577. 42-95464. :F. Foulsham, 14/2/45.'

FRE 7993

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7993
  • Description: A crashed B-24 Liberator (DC-F, serial number 42-95464) of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group near Foulsham, 14 February 1945. Handwritten...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Hazee" of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Trans. from 453BG.' Second Handwritten caption on reverse: 'The crew of this plane always touched a certain bolt, that held the armor plate on, before flying a mission - for good luck!' Printed caption on reverse: '392BG, 578SQ.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].

FRE 7998

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7998
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Hazee" of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Trans. from 453BG.' Second Handwritten...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Our Gal" of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392nd Bomb Group.'

FRE 7999

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7999
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Our Gal" of the 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392nd Bomb Group.'
The nose of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Little Joe" of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392BG, 577BS? A/C 238.'

FRE 8000

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8000
  • Description: The nose of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Little Joe" of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392BG, 577BS? A/C...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-28947) nicknamed "Maj Mac" of the 36th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '23rd Sqn, 36th FG, Pilot: Lt MW "Maggie" Magnusson, photo to Major.'

FRE 9515

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9515
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-28947) nicknamed "Maj Mac" of the 36th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '23rd Sqn, 36th FG, Pilot...
Ground personnel of the 36th Fighter Group attend to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26061) on its return from a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publciation 12 May 1944.' [stamp] and '320260.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MOBILE AIR BASE READY FOR INVASION. Associated press photo shows: On return from a sweep, the Plane is quickly swarmed over by mechanics and officers inspecting for damage. This 'plane had been hit by flak.'

FRE 9512

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9512
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 36th Fighter Group attend to a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26061) on its return from a mission. Image stamped on...
A B-24 Liberator (7V-F) nicknamed "Monya" of the 752nd Bomb Squadron, 458th Bomb Group parked on a hardstanding, and the nearest of a line of aircraft. Handwritten caption on reverse: '7V-F. Roger.' On reverse: Etablissement Cinemeatographique et Photographique de Armees [Stamp]. Stamp Code: "Terre 10328 R27."

FRE 8382

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8382
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (7V-F) nicknamed "Monya" of the 752nd Bomb Squadron, 458th Bomb Group parked on a hardstanding, and the nearest of a line of aircraft...
A crew chief of the 36th Fighter Group guides a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25729) off the runway on its return from a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publciation 12 May 1944.' [stamp] and '320281.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'MOBILE AIR BASE READY FOR INVASION. Associated press photo shows: On their returnf from the mission, the planes are met by the crew chiefs who hop on the wing lie flat thus guide the plane back to its stand. The Thunde

FRE 9513

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9513
  • Description: A crew chief of the 36th Fighter Group guides a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25729) off the runway on its return from a mission. Image stamped...
A B-24H Liberator (J3-M, serial number 41-28678) of the 755th Bomb Squadron, 458th Bomb Group lands at Horsham St. Faith , March 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24H of 458th Bomb Group landing at Horsham St. Faith, Norfolk in late March 1944. 6 Foot Dix.' Second handwritten on reverse: '458 B.G., 8th Air Force.' Printed caption on reverse: '81779 AC - Consolidated B-24 of 458th Bomb Group arrives at air base somewhere in England after completing 200th mission, 1944. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 8381

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8381
  • Description: A B-24H Liberator (J3-M, serial number 41-28678) of the 755th Bomb Squadron, 458th Bomb Group lands at Horsham St. Faith , March 1944. Handwritten...
An XP-47H, a prototype variant of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-23298) at Wright Field, 1946.

FRE 9511

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9511
  • Description: An XP-47H, a prototype variant of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-23298) at Wright Field, 1946.