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A cameraman takes photographs a Major Robert S Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Penrod and Sam".

FRE 2589

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2589
  • Description: A cameraman takes photographs a Major Robert S Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Penrod and Sam".
Captain Walker M. "Bud" Mahurin, of the 56th Fighter Group.

FRE 2590

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2590
  • Description: Captain Walker M. "Bud" Mahurin, of the 56th Fighter Group.
Major Loren G. McCollom, of the 56th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt, 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Major Loren G. McCollom, 1943.'

FRE 2587

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2587
  • Description: Major Loren G. McCollom, of the 56th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt, 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Major Loren G. McCollom, 1943.'
Captain Hubert Zemke, commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group climbs into the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'H. Zemke.'

FRE 2588

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2588
  • Description: Captain Hubert Zemke, commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group climbs into the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'H...
Lake Windemere, in the Lake District. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: 'Windemere.'

FRE 6940

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6940
  • Description: Lake Windemere, in the Lake District. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: 'Windemere.'
A Tudor house in Stratford-upon-Avon. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: 'Stratford on Avon.'

FRE 6939

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6939
  • Description: A Tudor house in Stratford-upon-Avon. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: 'Stratford on Avon.'
Technical Sergeant Harry J. Bellett and Technical Sergeant William J. Gordon of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Shack Bunny". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- T/Sgt. Harry J. Bellett, Akron, Ohio, and T/Sgt. William J. Gordon, Cleveland, Ohio, with the Fortress "Shack Bunny", piloted by 1/Lt. Frank Walls, DuPois, Pa. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 85.' Censor no: 287588. On reverse: US A

FRE 4961

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4961
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Harry J. Bellett and Technical Sergeant William J. Gordon of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Shack...
First Lieutenant Chester Doron and Second Lieutenant William Wheeler of the 385th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Mr Smith". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Pilot-1/Lt. Chester Doron, Rochester, N.Y., and co-pilot, 2nd Lt. William Wheeler, Syracuse, N.Y., with their ship "Mr Smith" which was named in honor of the average American Smith. Both of them have been awarded the Air Medal for "

FRE 4968

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4968
  • Description: First Lieutenant Chester Doron and Second Lieutenant William Wheeler of the 385th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Mr Smith"...
Technical Sergeant Marvin N. Hudgens and Sergeant Donald E. Clapper of the 385th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Yank". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- T/Sgt. Marvin N. Hudgens, El Paso, Texas, crew chief, puts additional touches to the "Yank", which is piloted by Capt. Ivon Klohe, Monterey, California. Looking on is Sgt. Donald E. Clapper, Alttona[sic], Pa. U.S. Pool/SG/H.

FRE 4969

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4969
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Marvin N. Hudgens and Sergeant Donald E. Clapper of the 385th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed...
Corporal John E. Burkey and Corporal Paul G. Huston of the 385th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30168) nicknamed "Mission Belle". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230168.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Cpl. John E. Burkey, Philadelphia, Pa., and Cpl. Paul G. Huston, Lingure, Pa.; doing a bit of painting on Fortress "Mission Belle" - the ship of 1/Lt. Wayne Horr, A

FRE 4966

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4966
  • Description: Corporal John E. Burkey and Corporal Paul G. Huston of the 385th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30197)...
Corporal William P. James and Technical Sergeant Ezra B. Towne of the 385th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Latest Rumour". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Cpl. William P. James, Ashville, N.C. and T/Sgt. Ezra B. Towne, Delta, La., crew chief with the Fortress "Latest Rumour". U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 49.' Censor no: 287594. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army

FRE 4967

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4967
  • Description: Corporal William P. James and Technical Sergeant Ezra B. Towne of the 385th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Latest...
Corporal Joseph Mesteller and Corporal John Spagnolo of the 385th Bomb Group admire the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Foolish Virgin". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- The Fortress "Foolish Virgin" with Cpl. Joseph Mesteller, Calhonn, Ga., and Cpl. John Spagnolo, Providence, R.I. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 76.' Censor no: 287591. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section P

FRE 4964

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4964
  • Description: Corporal Joseph Mesteller and Corporal John Spagnolo of the 385th Bomb Group admire the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Foolish Virgin"...
A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group return to base, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31407) nicknamed "Chief Chilletacaux" following a raid on Brunswick.

FRE 820

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 820
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group return to base, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31407) nicknamed "Chief Chilletacaux" following...
Sergeant Joseph Ferlazzo and Staff Sergeant Arthur Barker of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Slo Jo". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230168.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Sgt. Joseph J. Ferlazzo, Brooklyn, N.Y., and S/Sgt. Arthur Barker, Keokse, Va., with the Fortress "Slo Joe", which is the ship of 1/Lt. Novo J. Maryonovich, Gary, Indiana. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 26.' Censo

FRE 4965

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4965
  • Description: Sergeant Joseph Ferlazzo and Staff Sergeant Arthur Barker of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress Slo Jo. Passed for publication 10 Oct...
Master Sergeant John R. Deburg of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Mary Pat". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- The Fortress "Mary Pat", piloted by 1/Lt. Ruel Weikert, Dayton, Ohio. In photograph is M/Sgt. John R.Deburg, crew chief, Watertown, S.D. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 86.' Censor no: 287589. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bure

FRE 4962

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4962
  • Description: Master Sergeant John R. Deburg of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Mary Pat". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed...
Corporal Tom P. Yahner and Corporal Edward Platt of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Belle of the Blue". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- Two Eighth Air Force ground crewmen, Cpl. Tom P. Yahner, Cleveland, Ohio and Cpl. Edward Platt, Los Angeles, California, look at the nose of "Belle of the Blue", which is the ship of 1/Lt. William L. Swope, Winchester, KY. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone

FRE 4963

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4963
  • Description: Corporal Tom P. Yahner and Corporal Edward Platt of the 385th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Belle of the Blue". Passed for...
Alconbury, home of the 92nd Bomb Group. Aerial photograph. Film still from 'The Memphis Belle - A Story Of A Flying Fortress.' (1944).

FRE 5778

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5778
  • Description: Alconbury, home of the 92nd Bomb Group. Aerial photograph. Film still from 'The Memphis Belle - A Story Of A Flying Fortress.' (1944).
Master Sergeant Glenn A. Kaloupek and Private First Class Pete H. Garola of the 385th Bomb Group with B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "El Lobo". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- M/Sgt. Glenn A. Kaloupek, Elberon, Iowa, crew chief, and Pfc. Pete H. Garola, Clendale, California, looking at the Fortress "El Lobo", which is piloted by 1/Lt. Irving Frank, Savannagh[sic], Georgia. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 85a.' Cens

FRE 4970

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4970
  • Description: Master Sergeant Glenn A. Kaloupek and Private First Class Pete H. Garola of the 385th Bomb Group with B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "El Lobo". Passed...
Personnel of the 466th Bomb Group watch a baseball match during the party to celebrate their 100th Mission. A B-24 Liberator is visible in the background. Image stamped on reverse: 'Central Press Photos.' [stamp], '351718.' [Censor no.] Printed caption attached to the reverse: '"LIBERATOR " BOMBERS CELEBRATES 100TH MISSION AND FIRST ANNIVERSARY. August 1944. At their airfied somewhere in England, a "Liberator" Heavy bomber group of the U.S. 8th Air Force, has just held a party to celebrate the 100th missi

FRE 1949

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1949
  • Description: Personnel of the 466th Bomb Group watch a baseball match during the party to celebrate their 100th Mission. A B-24 Liberator is visible in the...
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '385? Show only nose & guns (no cockpit).'

FRE 4982

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4982
  • Description: The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '385? Show only nose & guns (no cockpit).'