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Anthony Duffy and armourer of the 364th Fighter Group with a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Butch". Handwritten on image: '"Duffy" -364th ETO, 1944.' Handwritten on the reverse: 'Man is 364th Armorer Anthony Duffy.'

FRE 10042

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10042
  • Description: Anthony Duffy and armourer of the 364th Fighter Group with a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Butch". Handwritten on image: '"Duffy" -364th ETO, 1944.'...
The nose art of a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Miss Peggy".

FRE 10043

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10043
  • Description: The nose art of an F-5G Lightning (serial 44-26xx6) nicknamed "Miss Peggy".
The nose art of a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Aunt Minnie's Bowser" of the 1st Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bob Stevens, 27th Fighter Sqd, 1st Fighter Gp, Colerne, England, Later part 1942.'

FRE 10041

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10041
  • Description: The nose art of a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Aunt Minnie's Bowser" of the 1st Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bob Stevens, 27th Fighter...
Lieutenant Colonel Chesley Peterson of the 4th Fighter Group with RAF Airmen. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.

FRE 9840

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9840
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel Chesley Peterson of the 4th Fighter Group with RAF Airmen. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this...
The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (serial number 43-26659) nicknamed "Viking 2" of the 367th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392nd FS, 367th FG, 9th Air Force.'

FRE 10046

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10046
  • Description: The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (serial number 43-26659) nicknamed "Viking 2" of the 367th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392nd FS...
Film Director Major William Wyler and Dramatist Terrence Rattigan discuss the script of their planned film in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp] and 'Passed for publication 15 Feb 1942.' [stamp] and '19093.' [censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse is damaged, whate remains reads: 'William Wyler [illegible]... In the US Eighth Air Force film unit making a documentary in conjunction with the RAF film unit of the work and cooperation of the two air forces.

FRE 9839

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9839
  • Description: Film Director Major William Wyler and Dramatist Terrence Rattigan discuss the script of their planned film in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image...
A ground crewman of the 479th Fighter Group signals to a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Dossie".

FRE 10047

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10047
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 479th Fighter Group signals to a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Dossie".
Staff Sergeant William Accoo of the 15th Air Force cleans a P-51 Mustang. Printed caption on reverse is damage: 'BIPPA, EA 35888. U.S. Mustang Flyers At Italian Base. Staff Sergeant William Accoo of Salen[sic], New Jersey, crew chief in a Negro group of the 15th U.S. Air Force, washes down the PP-51 Mustang fighter plane of his pilot with soap and water... to give it more speed. Mediterranean... Forces Photo PRO-HQ-44-2384. Serviced... London OWI (Inner... Certified... Passed by SHAEF Censor....' Printed

FRE 10250

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10250
  • Description: Staff Sergeant William Accoo of the 15th Air Force cleans a P-51 Mustang. Printed caption on reverse is damage: 'BIPPA, EA 35888. U.S. Mustang Flyers...
The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (serial number 43-26659) nicknamed "Viking 2" of the 367th Fighter Group.

FRE 10044

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10044
  • Description: The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (serial number 43-26659) nicknamed "Viking 2" of the 367th Fighter Group.
The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (serial number 43-26659) nicknamed "Viking 2" of the 367th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392nd FS, 367th FG, 9th Air Force.'

FRE 10045

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10045
  • Description: The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (serial number 43-26659) nicknamed "Viking 2" of the 367th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392nd FS...
Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published 27 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and 260425.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE "THUNDERBOLT" IN BRITAIN- AND THE MEN WHO FLY IT. Associated Press Photo shows: Lt-Col Hubert Zemke, Missola, Montana, poses before a Thunderbolt, newest American fighter plane to arrive in this country.'

FRE 9836

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9836
  • Description: Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published...
A modified P-38 Lightning of the 474th Fighter Group. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38? "Pathfinder"!' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '428th FS, 474th FG, 9th Air Force.'

FRE 10050

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10050
  • Description: P-38J-20-LO, s/n 44-23513, coded F5-I "droopsnoot" Lightning of the 428th Fighter Squadron, 474th Fighter Group. Location appears to be airfield R-2...
Senator Herbert Lehman examines the guns of a P-47 Thunderbolt with Lieutenant C.C. Saux of the 56th Fighter Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], Not to be Published 25 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '260251.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Herbert Lehman of New York, Director of the Office of Foreign Releif[sic] and Rehabilitaion, former Governor, recently went to an airport, somewhere in Egnland, to meet his son Flight Officer Peter Lehman who flew to this country. On the drone

FRE 9835

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9835
  • Description: Senator Herbert Lehman examines the guns of a P-47 Thunderbolt with Lieutenant C.C. Saux of the 56th Fighter Group. Image stamped on reverse:...
Pilots of the 56th Fighter Group walk to their aircraft. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published 27 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and 260426.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'THE "THUNDERBOLT" IN BRITAIN- AND THE MEN WHO FLY IT. Associated Press Photo shows: Fighter Pilots who are now flying "Thunderbolts" newest American Fighter plane to arrive in Britain are here seen on their way to their planes at a US Fighter Station "Somewhere in England".'

FRE 9838

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9838
  • Description: Pilots of the 56th Fighter Group walk to their aircraft. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published 27 Apr 1943.'...
A P-38 Lightning nicknamed "SanDot IV".

FRE 10048

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10048
  • Description: P-38J Lightning (serial 44-23670) nicknamed "SanDot IV". Assigned to the 458th Fighter Squadron, 370th FG (coded 7F-B), lost 6 December 1944. MACR...
Captain Robert "Bob" Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 4 May 1944.' [stamp] and '318839.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"ACE" FIGHTER PILOT BOB JOHNSON. Capt Robert ("Bob") Johnson, a fighter pilot from 1201 C St, Lawton, Oklahoma, who is now stationed at a Thunderbolt station "somewhere in England", has twenty-five enemy planes to his credit, only one less than Capt Eddie Rickenbacker's last record. Johnson holds

FRE 9837

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9837
  • Description: Captain Robert "Bob" Johnson of the 56th Fighter Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 4 May 1944.'...
An F-5 Lightning (serial number 42-68290 ) nicknamed "Heat Wave Hatty" of the 34th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Heat Wave Hatty Dijon 1944.'

FRE 10049

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10049
  • Description: An F-5 Lightning (serial number 42-68290 ) nicknamed "Heat Wave Hatty" of the 34th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
P-51 Mustangs, including nicknamed "Lady Ginger".

FRE 10236

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10236
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs, including nicknamed "Lady Ginger".
Colonel Phil Cochrane, of the 1st Air Commando Group, 10th Air Force, flies his P-51 Mustang (serial number removed, squadron number 13) nicknamed "Miss Virginia" over the Chin Hills of Burma in support of the British Chindits. Another 1st Air Commando Group P-51 Mustang (serial number 43-6189) flies to his right. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1st ACS[sic], BC1602. USAAF Official.'

FRE 10235

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10235
  • Description: Colonel Phil Cochrane, of the 1st Air Commando Group, 10th Air Force, flies his P-51 Mustang (serial number removed, squadron number 13) nicknamed...
A crewman with a P-51C Mustang ('NQ', serial number 42-103460) nicknamed "Rome Gnome" of the 111th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, XII Tactical Air Command, 12th Air Force at Lyon-Bron airfield, in September or October 1944. "Weenie Merchant 2" is also inscribed on the nose. Handwritten caption on reverse: '42-103460, P-51C-5-NT, probably 111th TRS, seen Lyon-Bron, Sept/Oct 1944. 29C.'

FRE 10238

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10238
  • Description: A crewman with a P-51C Mustang ('NQ', serial number 42-103460) nicknamed "Rome Gnome" of the 111th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, XII Tactical Air...