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A B-17 Flying Fortress (IN-L, serial number 42-31090) nicknamed "Nasty Habit" of the 613th Bomb Squadron, 401st Bomb Group returns to base after a raid over Kiel, 13 December 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'IN-L, 42-31090 "Nasty Habit"Printed caption on reverse: '65531 AC - A Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" landing on an 8th AF base after mission over Kiel, Germany, on 13 December 1943. England. U.S. Air Force Photo.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8078
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (IN-L, serial number 42-31090) nicknamed "Nasty Habit" of the 613th Bomb Squadron, 401st Bomb Group returns to base after a...
The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Zenobia" of the of the 401st Bomb Group after crash landing on take-off at Deenethorpe, 5 December 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Evening News, 612431 CRA. British village wrecked by a Fortress. Deenethorpe. 401BG B-17 crash. 5/12/43 A, 144.' Censor no: 295773. On reverse: US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8077
  • Description: The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Zenobia" of the of the 401st Bomb Group after crash landing on take-off at Deenethorpe, 5 December 1943...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Snooper" of the 467th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '467th B.G.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8464
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Snooper" of the 467th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '467th B.G.'
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Tangerine" of the 467th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8465
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Tangerine" of the 467th Bomb Group.
A damaged B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177) of the 388th Bomb Group, 4 August 1943. Official caption on image: "(GAD-12-1-388)(4-8-43)(A/C No. 230177 Type B-17F)."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7862
  • Description: A damaged B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177) of the 388th Bomb Group, 4 August 1943. Official caption on image: "(GAD-12-1-388)(4-8-43)(A...
An aerial photograph of Cologne and its cathedral set against the ruins of the city, taken from a 467th Bomb Group aircraft. caption on image: "Cologne."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8466
  • Description: An aerial photograph of Cologne and its cathedral set against the ruins of the city, taken from a 467th Bomb Group aircraft. caption on image:...
A damaged B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30793) nicknamed "Tom Paine" of the 388th Bomb Group at Beccles, 13 April 1944. Official caption on image: "710 (44) W.P.U. 4-13-44 Beccles Battle Damage B-17F 42-30793 RZ FSAD."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7861
  • Description: A damaged B-17F Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30793) nicknamed "Tom Paine" of the 388th Bomb Group at Beccles, 13 April 1944. Official caption on...
An aerial photograph of bomb-devastated areas of Dortmund, taken from a 467th Bomb Group aircraft. caption on image: "Dortmund."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8467
  • Description: An aerial photograph of bomb-devastated areas of Dortmund, taken from a 467th Bomb Group aircraft. caption on image: "Dortmund."
A 447th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38768) dropping its bombs. Handwritten on slide casing: 'B-17.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10745
  • Description: A 447th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38768) dropping its bombs. Handwritten on slide casing: 'B-17.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83684) of the 452nd Bomb Group on October the 3rd 1970. Handwritten on front of slide casing: 'Oct. 3, 1970, Farmer.' Handwritten on reverse of slide casing: 'B-17, 452nd B.G.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10748
  • Description: Post war B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83684) painted in the markings of the 452nd Bomb Group on 3 October 1970. Handwritten on front of...
American airmen enjoy a drink in an English pub.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10542
  • Description: American airmen of the 1066th Signal Company, 355th Fighter Group enjoy a drink in an English pub, 1944. Image by Alexander "Cal" Sloan, 355th...
A 447th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress mid-flight above the clouds. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10747
  • Description: A 447th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress mid-flight above the clouds. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17.'
A sea loch in Scotland. Image by Alexander "Cal" Sloan. Written on slide casing: 'Sea Loch, SW Scotland.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10541
  • Description: A sea loch in Scotland. Image by Alexander "Cal" Sloan. Written on slide casing: 'Sea Loch, SW Scotland.'
A B-24 Liberator of the 453rd Bomb Group in a post-war flight. Handwritten on slide casing: '453rd B.G.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10750
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 453rd Bomb Group in a post-war flight. Handwritten on slide casing: '453rd B.G.'
A park in front of Norwich Cathedral. Image by Albert R Krassman Jr, 446th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Norwich Cathedral.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10544
  • Description: A park in front of Norwich Cathedral. Image by Albert R Krassman Jr, 446th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Norwich Cathedral.'
Surplus B-17 Flying Fortresses, including 452nd Bomb Group aircraft, at Kingman airbase in Arizona after the end of the war. Handwritten on slide casing: '452nd B.G., P/W[post-war].'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10749
  • Description: Surplus B-17 Flying Fortresses, including 452nd Bomb Group aircraft, at Kingman airbase in Arizona after the end of the war. Handwritten on slide...
The American Red Cross club at Rainbow Corner, near Piccadilly Circus, London.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10543
  • Description: The American Red Cross club at Rainbow Corner, near Piccadilly Circus, London.
St John's Catholic Church, Norwich. Image by Albert R Krassman Jr, 446th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'St John's Catholic, Norwich.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10546
  • Description: St John's Catholic Church, Norwich. Image by Albert R Krassman Jr, 446th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'St John's Catholic, Norwich.'
Norwich Guild hall. Image by Albert R Krassman Jr, 446th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Guild hall, Norwich.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10545
  • Description: Norwich Guild hall. Image by Albert R Krassman Jr, 446th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Guild hall, Norwich.'
St Giles Church, Norwich. Image by Albert R Krassman Jr, 446th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'St Giles, Norwich.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10547
  • Description: St Giles Church, Norwich. Image by Albert R Krassman Jr, 446th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'St Giles, Norwich.'