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A US Airman drives a Jeep past 'Deacon G Builders, Wheelrights &Decorators, Undertakers'.

FRE 10678

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10678
  • Description: A US Airman drives a Jeep past 'Deacon & G Builders, Wheelrights & Decorators, Undertakers'.
Captain Francis S Gabreski, Lieutenant Colonel Loren McCollon and Lieutenant Colonel Phil Tuckey of the 56th Fighter Group share a joke. Colonel Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'L to R: (1) Capt. Francis S. Gabreski; (2) Lt.Col. Loren G. McCollom; (3) Lt.Col. Phil Tuckey, CO 63rd FS. They are exchanging a joke at the promotion of McCollom.'

FRE 9910

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9910
  • Description: Captain Francis S Gabreski, Lieutenant Colonel Loren McCollom and Lieutenant Colonel Phil Tukey of the 56th Fighter Group share a joke. Colonel Hubert...
An airman with the battle damaged tail of a P-38 Lightning (ES-T) of the 14th Fighter Group.

FRE 10065

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10065
  • Description: An airman with the battle damaged tail of a P-38 Lightning (ES-T) of the 14th Fighter Group.
Vyacheslav Molotov, Boris Shaposhnikov, William Averell Harriman and Winston Churchill and Moscow airport. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 26 Aug 1942.' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'MR CHURCHILL IN MOSCOW: FIRST PICTURES TO ARRIVE BY SURFACE ROUTE. M. Molotov, Mr Averell Harriman and Mr Churchill at Moscow airport during the playing of the British and US National Anthems and the Internationale. Behind M Molotov stands Marshall Shaposhnikov, Chief of the Soviet General Staff.'

FRE 9779

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9779
  • Description: Vyacheslav Molotov, Boris Shaposhnikov, William Averell Harriman and Winston Churchill and Moscow airport. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for...
A P-38 Lightning of the 370th Fighter Group at Andover. Handwritten on reverse: 'P-38.'

FRE 10068

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10068
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning of the 370th Fighter Group at Andover. Handwritten on reverse: 'P-38.'
The River Cam and the Backs, Cambridge. Image by William D "Bill" Pulliam, 91st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Cambridge.'

FRE 10680

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10680
  • Description: The River Cam and the Backs, Cambridge. Image by William D "Bill" Pulliam, 91st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Cambridge.'
Lieutenant Colonel FD Gray demonstrates to Women's Auxiliary Air Force how to throw a horseshoe. Image stamped on reverse: 'Daily Mirror.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 24 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and 271298.'[Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Lieutenant Colonel FD Gray of New York, gives a lesson in hoseshoe throwing to some WAAF Officers attached to the United States Air Force.'

FRE 9780

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9780
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel FD Gray demonstrates to Women's Auxiliary Air Force how to throw a horseshoe. Image stamped on reverse: 'Daily Mirror.' [stamp],...
Personnel of the 10th Photographic Reconnaissance Group line up for tea from the YMCA Tea Car, besides an F-5 Lightning nicknamed "Sexy Sal". Image stamped on reverse: 'Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 3 Aug 1944.' [stamp] and '340288.' [censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: ' Lady Ronaldshay YMCA tea car at Chalgrove? 'Sexy Sal' 423608, 42561. F-5 E/B 10 Photo group.'

FRE 10067

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10067
  • Description: Personnel of the 10th Photographic Reconnaissance Group line up for tea from the YMCA Tea Car, besides an F-5 Lightning nicknamed "Sexy Sal". Image...
Major General Carl Spaatz awards Major Charles Kegelman, Lieutenant Randall M Dorton, Sergeant Robert Golay and Sergeant Bennie Cunningham of the 301st Bomb Group with medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'Graphic Photo Union.' [stamp], and '003348.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN PILOTS DECORATED. Pilots of the American Army Air Corps, who celebrated American Independence Day (July 4th) by taking part with the RAF in a daylight bombing raid on German occupied territory in Europe, were to

FRE 9777

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9777
  • Description: Major General Carl Spaatz awards Major Charles Kegelman, Lieutenant Randall M Dorton, Sergeant Robert Golay and Sergeant Bennie Cunningham of the...
Personnel of the 370th Fighter Group at Andover. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'L to Rite- Powers, Christman, Babcock, Hugenien, Cragg, Ogrin, Looking east at Andover Field, England.'

FRE 10070

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10070
  • Description: Personnel of the 370th Fighter Group at Andover. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'L to Rite- Powers, Christman, Babcock, Hugenien, Cragg, Ogrin...
Major General Carl Spaatz awards Major Charles Kegelman, Lieutenant Randall M Dorton, Sergeant Robert Golay and Sergeant Bennie Cunningham of the 301st Bomb Group with medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'New York Times.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 11 Jul 1942.' [stamp] and '209810.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN PILOT RECEIVES DECORATION. New York Times Photo shows: Captain now promoted to Major Charles C Kegelman receiving the American DSC, from General Spaatz, Chief of the US a

FRE 9778

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9778
  • Description: Major General Carl Spaatz awards Major Charles Kegelman, Lieutenant Randall M Dorton, Sergeant Robert Golay and Sergeant Bennie Cunningham of the...
Lieutenant Wirt of the 370th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-38 Lightning at Andover. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed by US Army Examiner.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Wirt in the cockpit of his aircraft on the 401st FS flight line at Andover, England. Looking East, behind the P-38, was the road running East to West in and out of Andover Field.'

FRE 10069

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10069
  • Description: Lieutenant Wirt of the 370th Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-38 Lightning at Andover. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed by US Army Examiner.'...
A village Church, photographed by an airman of the US Army Air Force.

FRE 10671

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10671
  • Description: A village Church, photographed by an airman of the US Army Air Force.
A street in an English town, photographed by an airman of the US Army Air Force.

FRE 10673

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10673
  • Description: A street in an English town, photographed by an airman of the US Army Air Force.
A large gothic gate, photographed by an airman of the US Army Air Force.

FRE 10672

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10672
  • Description: Abbey Gate, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
A women's parade, photographed by an airman of the US Army Air Force.

FRE 10675

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10675
  • Description: A women's parade, photographed by an airman of the US Army Air Force.
A farmhouse, photographed by an airman of the US Army Air Force.

FRE 10674

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10674
  • Description: A farmhouse, photographed by an airman of the US Army Air Force.
Staff Sergeant James L. Stafford, tail gunner of the 305th Bomb Group, from Cisco, Texas, standing in the centre, shows his girlfriend's freshman school cap, which he wore as a good-luck charm on raids under his steel helmet. With him from left to right are Staff Sergeant Gerald W. Brookman, from Wichita Falls, Texas; Staff Sergeant B.B. Cropp, from Justin, Texas; and Technical Sergeant Lyle F. Horton, from Morganstown, West Virginia. Passed as censored 21 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'No. 13. Ph

FRE 10461

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10461
  • Description: Staff Sergeant James L. Stafford, tail gunner of the 305th Bomb Group, from Cisco, Texas, standing in the centre, shows his girlfriend's freshman...
Staff Sergeant James L. Stafford, tail gunner, cleans the twin .50 calibre machine-guns in the tail turret of his 422nd Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (JJ-Y, serial number 42-29555). Passed for publication 21 Apr 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'JJ-Y, 305BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'No. 11. Photo Shows: S/Sergt. James L. Stafford from Cisco, Texas, the tail gunner cleans his guns. He is credited with three Nazis.' Censor no: 259779. On reverse: Planet News Ltd., US Army Pr

FRE 10462

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10462
  • Description: Staff Sergeant James L. Stafford, tail gunner, cleans the twin .50 calibre machine-guns in the tail turret of his 422nd Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb...
The left wing and undercarriage of a P-51 Mustang. Passed for publication 28 Jul 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flight Photograph No. Mus. 4. The inward-retracted undercarriage. Before the wheels can lie in their recesses in the wing the cowling opens in [order for the] wheel can[sic] pass. In this view the air [-to-air] inducted radiator under the body is also apparent.' Censor no: 212571. On reverse: FLIGHT, Approved for Issue, and (x2) US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 10280

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10280
  • Description: The left wing and undercarriage of a P-51 Mustang. Passed for publication 28 Jul 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flight Photograph No. Mus. 4. The...