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An A-26 Invader (serial number 43-22626) of the 492nd Bomb Group. Image via Ben Parnell.

FRE 2205

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2205
  • Description: An A-26 Invader (serial number 43-22626) of the 492nd Bomb Group. Image via Ben Parnell.
An airman of the 401st Bomb Group tests a parachute modification inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Printed caption on reverse: 'A-65506 AC- Parachute modification, 401st Bomb Group, England, 22 November 1944. US Air Force Photo.'

FRE 2207

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2207
  • Description: An airman of the 401st Bomb Group tests a parachute modification inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Printed caption on reverse: 'A-65506 AC- Parachute...
Allen H Bryson, Sol Greenberg and Albert J Gehrt of the 453rd Bomb Group in their underwear after a mission. Handwritten letter enclosed with print: '1 [left] Allen H Bryson- Pilot, 2 [right] Albert H Gehrt- Bombardier, 3 [center] Sol Greenberg- Navigator. Part of the crew of "The Gypsy Queen", 733rd Sqdn. 453rd Bomb Group at Old Buckenham. Taken in long johns, pistol and parachute harness after returning from a mission.'

FRE 1868

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1868
  • Description: Allen H Bryson, Sol Greenberg and Albert J Gehrt of the 453rd Bomb Group in their underwear after a mission. Handwritten letter enclosed with print:...
French civilians and enlisted personnel look at the smoking wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group. Image via Frank F Kaye. The following handwritten captions contain conflicting information- First handwritten caption on reverse: 'Liers, Bel, 2/Lt JH Singleton 5 kit.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'Fignier, France 1945?' Third handwritten caption on reverse: '29/4/44 Cawnt Miss 401.' Fourth handwritten caption on reverse: 'Thank you.' Fifth handwritten caption on reverse is an an

FRE 2210

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2210
  • Description: French civilians and enlisted personnel look at the smoking wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group. Image via Frank F Kaye. The...
Allen H Bryson, Albert J Gehrt and Sol Greenberg of the 453rd Bomb Group in their underwear after a mission. Handwritten letter enclosed with print: '1 [top] Allen H Bryson- Pilot, 2 [left] Albert H Gehrt- Bombardier, 3 [right] Sol Greenberg- Navigator. Part of the crew of "The Gypsy Queen", 733rd Sqdn. 453rd Bomb Group at Old Buckenham. Taken in long johns, pistol and parachute harness after returning from a mission.'

FRE 1867

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1867
  • Description: Allen H Bryson, Albert J Gehrt and Sol Greenberg of the 453rd Bomb Group in their underwear after a mission. Handwritten letter enclosed with print:...
Milton Lipa, a radio gunner of the 401st Bomb Group wearing an A-2 Flying Jacket with 27 mission markings. Lipa has written on the reverse: '1- Flew my 27th mission Munich, July 11 1944. 2- Age 22.'

FRE 2209

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2209
  • Description: Milton Lipa, a radio gunner of the 401st Bomb Group wearing an A-2 Flying Jacket with 27 mission markings. Lipa has written on the reverse: '1- Flew...
A bomber crew of the 453rd Bomb Group wait on a jeep. Letter enclosed with print: '[Left to Right] James E Terwilliger- Waist Gunner, Luhter M Clark- Co-pilot, Carl Powell- Navigator, Lattie P Head- Nose Gunner, Nicholas Radosevich- Pilot, Edmund M Survilla- Tail Gunner, Lt ? Lee- Bombardier (Robert Burgess was the Bombardier on the original crew), Joseph D Craft- Radio operator, Robert Victor- Waist Gunner, Robert O Hanson- Engineer- Top Turret. Original Cadre- Model (Crew #41) 734th Squadron, 453rd Bomb

FRE 1866

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1866
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 453rd Bomb Group enjoying a ride on Jimmy Stewart's jeep at Old Buckenham, after completing their 32nd and final mission, 23 June...
Sergeant Martin Goodman, a radio operator of the 401st Bomb Group.

FRE 2212

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2212
  • Description: Sergeant Martin Goodman, a radio operator of the 401st Bomb Group.
General Ted Timberlake of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Gen Ted Timberlake CO 2BW.'

FRE 1865

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1865
  • Description: General Ted Timberlake of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Gen Ted Timberlake CO 2BW.'
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29605) nicknamed "Leo ?" of the 486th Bomb Group. The nose art was painted by the artist Phillip S Brinkman.

FRE 2022

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2022
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29605) nicknamed "Leo ?" of the 486th Bomb Group. The nose art was painted by the artist Phillip S...
Second Lieutenant Edward St Clair of the 486th Bomb Group leans out of the window of his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37998) nicknamed "The Roanoke Magician". Image via Roland A Andrews. Handwritten on image: '23914 #7998. 486th BG, 835 Bs.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '2nd Lt Edward St Clair, 835th Sqd Pilot. 486 B Group Sudbury.'

FRE 2020

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2020
  • Description: Second Lieutenant Edward St Clair of the 486th Bomb Group leans out of the window of his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37998) nicknamed "The...
A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37899) nicknamed "Rack and Ruin" of the 486th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GAD-78-2-486)(6-2-45)(43-37899) Crash Landing. 60441 AC.'

FRE 2018

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2018
  • Description: A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37899) nicknamed "Rack and Ruin" of the 486th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GAD-78...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-52532) nicknamed "Virgo ?" of the 486th Bomb Group. The nose art was painted by the artist Phillip S. Brinkman.

FRE 2019

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2019
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-52532) nicknamed "Virgo ?" of the 486th Bomb Group. The nose art was painted by the artist Phillip...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29490) nicknamed "Gemini ?" of the 486th Bomb Group. The nose art was painted by artist Phillip S. Brinkman. Image via John Bode. Bode has handwritten of front of image: 'B-24H, 1944. What Gp? 486 Squad. Sudbury.' Bode has handwritten on the reverse: 'Wasn't there a whole squadron (?) with the names of the Zodiac? John Bode.'

FRE 2016

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2016
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29490) nicknamed "Gemini ?" of the 486th Bomb Group. The nose art was painted by artist Phillip S...
A bomber crew of the 486th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8657) nicknamed "Lush Thrush". Handwritten caption on reverse: '651 PT of 833rd BS, 486th BG.' Printed caption on reverse: '657 PT of the 833rd BS, 486th BG, 4th CBW, 3rd AD, 8th AF on the hardstand at Sudbury/ Suffolk, early 1945. Standing were: Sgt CJ Wilson, Jr (waist gunner), Capt RH Hodges (pilot), L/Lt Wm Blackburn (DRN), L/Lt Walter C Gibson (co-pilot), L/Lt Annex (visiting DRN), Capt swift (check pilot). Kneeli

FRE 2017

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2017
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 486th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8657) nicknamed "Lush Thrush". Handwritten caption on reverse...
Lieutenant Duenhauer and his crew of the 486th Bomb Group underneath the nose of their B-17 Flying Fortress. Imgae via Roland A Andrews. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Duenhauer & crew. 486th BG. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 2014

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2014
  • Description: Lieutenant Duenhauer and his crew of the 486th Bomb Group underneath the nose of their B-17 Flying Fortress. Imgae via Roland A Andrews. Handwritten...
Lieutenant Hughes and his crew of the 486th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via Roland A Andrews. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Hughes & crew, 486th BG Sudbury. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 2015

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2015
  • Description: Lieutenant Hughes and his crew of the 486th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via Roland A Andrews. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
Ground personnel of the 401st Bomb Group stand with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31662) nicknamed "Fancy Nancy IV" after fixing her engines. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Another famous Fort and her crew.'

FRE 2214

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2214
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 401st Bomb Group stand with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31662) nicknamed "Fancy Nancy IV" after fixing her...
Two B-24 Liberators of the 458th Bomb Group fly together.

FRE 1903

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1903
  • Description: Two B-24 Liberators of the 458th Bomb Group fly together.
The mission board of the 457th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-299-2-457)(16/5/45)(Op's Board's).'

FRE 1902

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1902
  • Description: The status board of the 457th Bomb Group at Glatton, after the end of combat operations May 1945. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-299-2-457...