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On a supply mission on the 18th of September 1944, these 855th Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group B-24 Liberators are flying in tight proximity to one another. Official caption on image: "O-491/95-1)(18-9-44)(162-6[part of the caption censored])(Supply Mission)." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Head A/C lost, 491/855BS. USAAF.'

FRE 8603

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8603
  • Description: On a supply mission on the 18th of September 1944, these 855th Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group B-24 Liberators are flying in tight proximity to one...
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-35062) nicknamed "No Pokes (Lucky Lady)" of the 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed.

FRE 8611

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8611
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-35062) nicknamed "No Pokes (Lucky Lady)" of the 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed.
The wreckage of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8613

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8613
  • Description: The wreckage of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group.
The wreckage of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8612

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8612
  • Description: The wreckage of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group.
A B-26 Marauder of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed.

FRE 8619

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8619
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed.
A battle damaged wing of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8618

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8618
  • Description: A battle damaged wing of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group.
An airman of the 387th Bomb Group looks through a flak hole in the wing of a B-26 Marauder.

FRE 8620

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8620
  • Description: An airman of the 387th Bomb Group looks through a flak hole in the wing of a B-26 Marauder.
An upside down B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed. Official caption on image: '(GAD-573-387)(28-3-44)(B26.131704).'

FRE 8615

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8615
  • Description: An upside down B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed. Official caption on image: '(GAD-573-387)(28-3-44)(B26.131704).'
A dirt filled interior of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed.

FRE 8614

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8614
  • Description: A dirt filled interior of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed.
A damaged wing of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: '(GAD-57-5-387)(28-3-44)(B-26-13170.'

FRE 8617

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8617
  • Description: A damaged wing of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: '(GAD-57-5-387)(28-3-44)(B-26-13170.'
A damaged wing of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: '(GAD-57-1-387)(28-3-44)(B-26..[illegible].'

FRE 8616

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8616
  • Description: A damaged wing of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: '(GAD-57-1-387)(28-3-44)(B-26..[illegible].'
A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661) nicknamed "Miss Ginger" of the 387th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: 'SAV-387-32-14)(31-8-43)(131661-7-11,000)(Lille/Vendeville airfield.)'

FRE 8627

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8627
  • Description: A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661)...
A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661) nicknamed "Miss Ginger" of the 387th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: 'SAV-387-32-14)(31-8-43)(131661-7-11,000)(Lille/Vendeville airfield.)'

FRE 8628

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8628
  • Description: A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661)...
A B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed.

FRE 8625

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8625
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group that has crash landed.
A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661) nicknamed "Miss Ginger" of the 387th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: 'SAV-387-32-14)(31-8-43)(131661-7-11,000)(Lille/Vendeville airfield.)'

FRE 8626

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8626
  • Description: A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661)...
A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661) nicknamed "Miss Ginger" of the 387th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: 'SAV-387-32-11)(31-8-43)(131661-7-11,000)(Lille/Vendeville airfield.)'

FRE 8629

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8629
  • Description: A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661)...
A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661) nicknamed "Miss Ginger" of the 387th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: 'SAV-387-32-13)(31-8-43)(131661-7-11,000)(Lille/ Vendeville airfield.)'

FRE 8630

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8630
  • Description: A raid on Lille, Vendeville airfield, 31 August 1943. Photo taken at 11000 ft by strike camera from a B-26 Marauder (KX-J, serial number 41-31661)...
Ground personnel work on P-47 Thunderbolts, including (serial number 42-27666) in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.

FRE 9126

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9126
  • Description: Ground personnel work on P-47 Thunderbolts, including (serial number 42-27666) in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (FE-140, serial number 44-89140) of the 332nd Fighter Wing. Printed caption on reverse: 'republic F-47N Thunderbolt.'

FRE 9125

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9125
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (FE-140, serial number 44-89140) of the 332nd Fighter Wing. Printed caption on reverse: 'republic F-47N Thunderbolt.'
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26871). Image via P Gandillet. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-27-RE, 42-26871, Dijon-Longvic 1947.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'Grape de Chasse I/5 1945.'

FRE 9124

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9124
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26871). Image via P Gandillet. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-27-RE, 42-26871, Dijon-Longvic 1947.'...