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Hubert Zemke, late commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group in the boxing ring at the Citizens Military Training Camp in 1930. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'June 1930- Private in the Civilian Military Training Corp at Fort Missoula, Montana (a former Indian outpost where the US government kept one battalion of the Regular Army. CMTC was a military youth program after 4 years a person could become a 2nd Lt US Army Reserve. In this ring I won my first bout.'

FRE 9932

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9932
  • Description: Hubert Zemke, late commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group in the boxing ring at the Citizens Military Training Camp in 1930. Zemke has...
A PT-3A training aircraft flown by Hubert Zemke, later commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, whilst learning to fly. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'February 1936- a Consolidated PT-3A- Primary trainer at Randolph Field Texas. Soloed in 5 1/2 hours- First forced landing at 12.30 hours. What a 'hot kite' Notice the square wing screen. The istructor talked thru a rubber tube to the student. Landing gear had no hydraulics but rubber shock cords. Top speed about 25mph if you wond the rubber bac

FRE 9933

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9933
  • Description: A PT-3A training aircraft flown by Hubert Zemke, later commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, whilst learning to fly. Zemke has handwritten on...
Hubert Zemke, later commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, in the Citizens Military Training Camp in 1930. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'June 1930 CMTC, Fort Missaula Mont, In front of the field we lived in. The boxing ring appears in the background. Here Zemke won the Idaho Wyoming Montana Middle Weight boxing championship at age 16 years (not without a few black eyes!).'

FRE 9931

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9931
  • Description: Hubert Zemke, later commanding officer of the 56th Fighter Group, in the Citizens Military Training Camp in 1930. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse...
Women's Air Force Service Pilots in front of a B-24 Liberator at Love Field 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '89-5-13 WASPS at Love Field, 1943 Dalas, TX.'

FRE 9822

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9822
  • Description: Women's Air Force Service Pilots in front of a B-24 Liberator at Love Field 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '89-5-13 WASPS at Love Field, 1943...
Colonel Donald Blakeslee, Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' Col Donald Blakeslee Co 4th Fighter Wing, Debden, England. Not a POW but you can use this picture in the earlier part of the book. Aerial commander to the 56th Fighter Group who I had a lot of respect for his aerial combat capabilities but held a little respect.'

FRE 9823

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9823
  • Description: Colonel Donald Blakeslee, Commanding Officer of the 4th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' Col Donald Blakeslee Co...
George Stanley McGovern, and his bomber crew of the 451st Bomb Group, 15th Air Force in front of a B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: '84-4-19 Top left George McGovern [illegible] Democratic candidate for President 1972/ lost election to Richard Nixon. George Stanley McGovern was a congressman from South Dakota 1957-61, Senator 1963. During WWII was a B-24 Liberator pilot with over 38 missions.'

FRE 9821

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9821
  • Description: George Stanley McGovern, and his bomber crew of the 451st Bomb Group, 15th Air Force in front of a B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: '84...
Personnel of the 4th Fighter Group at a dance in the Officer's Mess at Debden. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) had handwritten on the reverse: 'A dance in the comfortably spacious Officer's Mess of the 4th Fighter Group- RAF Debden, Eng. Yes I attended a couple times but after the animosity of the two groups grew I remained at home base.'

FRE 9990

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9990
  • Description: Personnel of the 4th Fighter Group at a dance in the Officer's Mess at Debden. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) had handwritten on the reverse: 'A...
Colonel Philip G Cochran of the 33rd Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. Colonel Hubert Zemke (classmate and commander of the 56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Col Philip G Cochran, never a member of the 56th but a classmate in the flying school and with the 8th Persuit Group at Langley Field, New Port, Va, Pre WWII. Went with the 33rd Fitr Group in North Africa for the push from Morocco to Tunisia. Later assisted and [illegible] the 1st Air Commando Wing, which assited the British Gen Winga

FRE 9988

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9988
  • Description: Colonel Philip G Cochran of the 33rd Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. Colonel Hubert Zemke (classmate and commander of the 56th Fighter Group) has...
Capt Robert "Bob" Johnson and Major Francis S "Gabby" Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group shake hands after each scoring a victory. Hubert Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Fall 1943, Halesworth Eng, Capt Robert "Bob" Johnson & Major Francis S "Gabby" Gabreski congratulating each other after debriefing after each had scored an Aerial victory. -HZ. 61st Fighter Sq,56th Fighter Group.

FRE 9989

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9989
  • Description: Capt Robert "Bob" Johnson and Major Francis S "Gabby" Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group shake hands after each scoring a victory. Hubert Zemke has...
Flight Officer Frank Kibble of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'F/O Frank Kibble, 61st Fitr Squadron. A thoroughly competent and capable fighter pilot. Went on to become a full Colonel USAF in later years. Aerial victories 7.'

FRE 9986

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9986
  • Description: Flight Officer Frank Kibble of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'F...
Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Hubert Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: ' Lt Col David C Schilling the Flying Executive of the 56th Fighter Group who later took command of the 56th Fighter Group after Zemke's departure to the 479th Fighter Group. This dapper, well educated officer became a staunch American fighter leader who continually lived his life to the full. Each and everyday was a new challenge to him. A slow doubtful starter beginning

FRE 9987

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9987
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Hubert Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: ' Lt Col David...
Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling, Francis S Gabreski and Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group with Captain Fred Christensen after he shot down five aircraft in his P-47 Thunderbolt. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Seated: 1- Captain Fred Christensen. 2- Lt Col David C Schilling, Flying Executive. 3- Francis S Gabreski- CO 61st Ftr Squadron. 4- Col Hub Zemke, CO 56th Fitr Group. Christensen is seen explaining how he shot down (5) enemy aircraft on the same mission. Caught a string of

FRE 9985

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9985
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling, Francis S Gabreski and Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group with Captain Fred Christensen after he...
An Aerodrome in Nancy, France after being strafed by the 479th Fighter Group, 18 August 1944. Gun camera image. Colonel Hubert Zemke (commander of the 479th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Nancy/ Essey Airdrome (Flughafen) strafed by 479th Ftr Group 18 Aug 1944. 2nd Lt Dl Maule scored on a HE 111K early in the game. The range is a bit far and too steep but one can olny judge by the results.'

FRE 9949

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9949
  • Description: An Aerodrome in Nancy, France after being strafed by the 479th Fighter Group, 18 August 1944. Gun camera image. Colonel Hubert Zemke (commander of the...
Lieutenant Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group and The Duke of Gloucester during a visit to the 303rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 29 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '26310.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Shown inspecting the guard of honor at an American Airdrome in England are Lt Col Hubert Zemka, Missoula, Mount, and the Duke of Gloucester. Kingcliff [obscured by censor] airdrome, nr Peterborough[obscured by censor], Eng.'

FRE 9813

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9813
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group and The Duke of Gloucester during a visit to the 303rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse...
Lieutenant Colonel Everett Stewart of the 355th Fighter Group, with his P-51 Mustang. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Lt Col Everett Stewart then the Flying Executive of the 355th Fighter Group. Following Don Blakeslee's transfer from the 4th Fitr Group- several different officer were put into the group commanders position. All seemed to have failed. "Everette" Stewart was pulled from the 355th- who needed them badly- and pulled the 4th Group together again. A staunch- s

FRE 9984

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9984
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel Everett Stewart of the 355th Fighter Group, with his P-51 Mustang. Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse...
An Aerodrome in Nancy, France after being strafed by the 479th Fighter Group, 18 August 1944. Gun camera image. Colonel Hubert Zemke (commander of the 479th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Nancy/ Essey Airdrome (Flughafen) attacked by 479th Fitr Gp 18 August 1944. 2nd Lt CW Granville. Pressing in further ona HE111K the aircraft is well on its way to destruction with an undercarriage collapsing.'

FRE 9950

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9950
  • Description: An Aerodrome in Nancy, France after being strafed by the 479th Fighter Group, 18 August 1944. Gun camera image. Colonel Hubert Zemke (commander of the...
Colonel Curtis LeMay and US Army Air Force personnel in North Africa. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 6 Sept 1943.' [stamp] and '282416.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Col LeMay and Staff in N Africa.'

FRE 9814

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9814
  • Description: Colonel Curtis LeMay and US Army Air Force personnel in North Africa. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 6 Sept 1943.' [stamp] and...
Colonel Hubert Zemke and Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group with P-47 Thunderbolt. Zemke has hadnwritten on the reverse: '"Two of a Kind" probably saying "Up there is where the action is!" Once firm in their position with a bit of combat under their belts these two made an awesome team. Col Hub Zemke, Aerial victories 17 3/4 Ground victories 11 (with the 479th Fitr Grp also), Lt Col David C Schilling- Aerial victories 23, Ground victories 10 1/2. Schilling succeeded Zemke as gr

FRE 9983

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9983
  • Description: Colonel Hubert Zemke and Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group with P-47 Thunderbolt. Zemke has hadnwritten on the reverse: '...
Brigadier General Edmund W Hill and Francis Knight in Ireland. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943.' [stamp] and '21831.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Feb 1 1943, Brigadier General Edmund W Hill, Commanding General 8th Air Force Composite Command (left) and Mr Francis Matthews, Supreme Knight, Knights of Colombus of America are shown together at a Luncheon and Reception given by his Eminence Patrick Cardinal McCrory, Primate of all Ireland. Ir

FRE 9815

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9815
  • Description: Brigadier General Edmund W Hill and Francis Knight in Ireland. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943.'...
Ground personnel of the 56th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt commemorating the service of Colonel Hubert Zemke. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Boxted AB England- May or June. The crew (ground) that did the touch up and support work on the P-47M put on display in Paris France. Names Unknown. Members of the 56th Fighter Group and 33rd Service Group. Shoddy looking but capable to the [illegible] of the base.'

FRE 9982

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9982
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 56th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt commemorating the service of Colonel Hubert Zemke. Zemke has handwritten on the...