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A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40437) nicknamed "Hairless Joe" of the 493rd Bomb Group (at the time of this image) is escorted by P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group, including P-51(B6-F) flown by Captain Don Bochkay.

FRE 2154

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2154
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40437) nicknamed "Hairless Joe" of the 493rd Bomb Group (at the time of this image) is escorted by P-51 Mustangs of...
The damaged tail of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-7527) of the 78th Fighter Group.

FRE 3041

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3041
  • Description: The damaged tail of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-75271) of the 353rd Fighter Group
Flying crew quarters of the 458th Bomb Group at Horsham St Faith. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Flying Crew Quarters at Horsham, 458 BG.'

FRE 1923

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1923
  • Description: Flying crew quarters of the 458th Bomb Group at Horsham St Faith. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Flying Crew Quarters at Horsham, 458 BG.'
A pilot of the 78th Fighter Group inspects the damaged cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt.

FRE 3040

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3040
  • Description: A pilot of the 78th Fighter Group inspects the damaged cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Pilot is Captain James W Wilkinson, 82nd Fighter Squadron
Mechanics of the 401st Bomb Group examine the foam-covered wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress that exploded. Printed caption on reverse: '65725 AC- Mechanics were working in the bomb bay of this Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" when sparks from a torch caused an explosion in the oxygen system- this was the result- the aircraft was sent to salvage. 401st Bomb Group, England 24 September 1944. US Air Force Photo.'

FRE 1714

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1714
  • Description: Mechanics of the 401st Bomb Group examine the foam-covered wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress that exploded. Printed caption on reverse: '65725 AC-...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40066) nicknamed "S.O.L" of the 458th Bomb Group. Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten caption on reverse: '458 BG, My 2nd airplane- the AZON equipment from the ill-fated Royal Flush was transported to SOL. I flew here until 15 Aug when i was assigned as 1st Pilot "A Dog's Life" also an AZON aircraft.'

FRE 1920

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1920
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40066) nicknamed "S.O.L" of the 458th Bomb Group. Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten caption...
Three ground crewmen of the 458th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40066) nicknamed "S.O.L". Image stamped on reverse: 'Not for publication, for personal use only.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '440006.'

FRE 1921

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1921
  • Description: Three ground crewmen of the 458th Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40066) nicknamed "S.O.L". Image stamped on reverse: 'Not for...
A P-51 Mustang (WZ-J, serial number 44-72163) of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group that has crash-landed.

FRE 3044

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3044
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (WZ-J, serial number 44-72163) of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group that has crash-landed.
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group banks past a flak tower whilst strafing ground targets.

FRE 3048

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3048
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group banks past a flak tower whilst strafing ground targets.
A B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group takes off.

FRE 3755

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3755
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group takes off.
A B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group takes off. "Liberator’s Travelling Circus: “Travelling Circus” has become the nickname of the American Liberators on shuttle service. One day they may start from North African bases, strike at objectives in N. Italy and land in Britain. Another day they may bomb Germany and fly to Sicily to refuel. Great striking power is combined with high mobility. The Liberators have to their credit such daring operations as the Ploesti Oil Fields raid or Wiener Neustadt ra

FRE 3757

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3757
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 93rd Bomb Group takes off. "Liberator’s Travelling Circus: “Travelling Circus” has become the nickname of the American...
A B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Unexpected VI" of the 93rd Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten on reverse: '93BG.'

FRE 3760

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3760
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Unexpected VI" of the 93rd Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten on reverse: '93BG.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group, airborne in spite of the flak hole ripped into its left wing. Printed caption on reverse: '56751 AC- BERLIN DAMAGE- Flak over Berlin, March 18 1945, during the more than 1300 heavy bomber attack on rail and industrial targets in the capital city of the Reich, was responsible for the torn wing tip on the US Eight AF Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Intense anti-aircraft fire made things hot for the heavy bombers over the target. US Air Force Photo.'

FRE 1721

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1721
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 401st Bomb Group, airborne in spite of the flak hole ripped into its left wing. Printed caption on reverse: '56751 AC-...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37843) nicknamed "Dry Run" returns to base. Handwritten caption on reverse: '237843.'

FRE 1720

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1720
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37843) nicknamed "Dry Run" returns to base. Handwritten caption on reverse: '237843.'
A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 401st Bomb Group. B-17 (serial number 44-8153) is visible in the foreground. Printed caption on reverse: '59329 AC- 8th AF Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses over Mannheim, Germany, 1 February 1945. A- 8th AF Beoing B-17 Flying Fortresses near Ludwigshafen, Germany, 1 February 1945.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'IW-N Becomin Back, 338738. IN-C, IW-F,-Q.'

FRE 1719

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1719
  • Description: A flight of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 401st Bomb Group. B-17 (serial number 44-8153) is visible in the foreground. Printed caption on reverse:...
A ground crewman of the 458th Bomb Group in the bomb storage area. Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten caption on reverse: '458th Bomb storage area, person not identified.'

FRE 1915

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1915
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 458th Bomb Group in the bomb storage area. Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten caption on reverse: '458th Bomb storage...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40281) nicknamed "A Dog's Life" of the 458th Bomb Group. Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Faris, My 35th Mission, 27 Dec 1944.'

FRE 1914

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1914
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40281) nicknamed "A Dog's Life" of the 458th Bomb Group. Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten caption on...
A B-24 Liberator (IS-L+, serial number 42-64428) of the 445th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Nuthampstead Group Credit.'

FRE 1723

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1723
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (IS-L+, serial number 42-64428) of the 445th Bomb Group. L-Love (IS-L+) 700 Ramblin' Wreck Original - 11/29/44 - CR blew tire T/O -...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40291) nicknamed "Royal Flush" of the 458th Bomb Group. Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44-40291, Morford Pilot.'

FRE 1905

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1905
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40291) nicknamed "Royal Flush" of the 458th Bomb Group. Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten...
A bomber crew of the 458th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40281) nicknamed "A Dogs Life". Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Crew 24, Sub co-pilot- Unk, Pilot Lt Vincent, Req Co-pilot- Lt Cronkite, Bombiagtor [sic] Lt Halvorsen, Genner- Sgt Johnson, RO- Valenzvela, Sgt, Eng- Sgt Lohr, GRR- Moss, Sgt, Sub Eng- Unk, Sub Gnr- Unk, Reg NT Gnr- wounded in hosp, Sgt Simpson.

FRE 1908

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1908
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 458th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40281) nicknamed "A Dogs Life". Image via Lieutenant Vincent...