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Colonel Mason, of the 352nd Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Gena This Is It." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'My P-47, Col Mason. My first P-47.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2792
  • Description: Colonel Mason, of the 352nd Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Gena This Is It." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'My P-47...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group fitted with a 20mm cannon, 24 October 1944. Official caption on image: "(GO-4-2-78FG) (24 Oct 44) (20mm. mount) (Best)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '20mm cannon mounted on P-47 - Duxford. Ammo drum held 50 rounds of 20mm shells. Arm Gen 3.' On reverse: John J. McDonald [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3015
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group fitted with a 20mm cannon, 24 October 1944. Official caption on image: "(GO-4-2-78FG) (24 Oct 44) (20mm...
Lieutenant William T Whisner of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Princess Elizabeth". Handwritten caption on reverse: '487th F.S., 352nd F.G., 8th Air Force, Lt. William T. Whisner.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2791
  • Description: Lieutenant William T Whisner of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Princess Elizabeth". Handwritten...
Ground personnel of the 78th Fighter Group install a K-14 gunsight into a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford, 8 September 1944. Official caption on image: "(GO-1-5-79SG) (8 Sept 44) (Installing K-14 Gunsight in P-47)." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Duxford.' On reverse: John J. McDonald [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3014
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 78th Fighter Group install a K-14 gunsight into a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford, 8 September 1944. Official caption on image: "...
A P-47N Thunderbolt (PE-651, serial number 44-88651). Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/20/B. 328th F.S., 352nd F.G., 8th Air Force. P-47N-5RG, 44-88651, ... FG.' On reverse: Roger Besecker [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2790
  • Description: A P-47N Thunderbolt (PE-651, serial number 44-88651). Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/20/B. 328th F.S., 352nd F.G., 8th Air Force. P-47N-5RG, 44...
Ground personnel of the 78th Fighter Group refuel a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford, August 1943. Passed for publication 26 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P-47 grop which incldues some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain.' On reverse: Keystone Press, Not To Be Published , Ministry of Information and US Army General Section Press & Censorsh
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3013
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 78th Fighter Group refuel a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford, August 1943. Passed for publication 26 Aug 1943. Printed caption on...
A bomber crew of the 93rd Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Boomerang". A censor has obscured the insignia on the airmen's jackets. Passed as censored 5 Apr 1944. Printed caption on reverse: '"Boomerang" 53-Mission Liberator Goes Home. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Crew of the Liberator "Boomerang" before leaving for U.S. L-R squatting : 1st. Lt. William N. Ford of Jersey City, N.J. Navigator; Sgt. George C. Ewald of Norfolk, Va. crew chief; T/Sgt. Edwin D. Kleine of Long Island City, N.Y.,
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3744
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 93rd Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Bomerang". A censor has obscured the insignia on the airmen's jackets...
An airman of the 352nd Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Jamie My Boy"
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2789
  • Description: An airman of the 352nd Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Jamie My Boy"
Ground personnel of the 78th Fighter Group refuel a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford, August 1943. Passed for publication Aug 1943. Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Not To Be Published, Ministry of Information, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps, all damaged].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3012
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 78th Fighter Group refuel a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford, August 1943. Passed for publication Aug 1943. Printed caption removed...
A P-51 Mustang (D7-D) nicknamed "Bengal Lancer" of the 503rd Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group prepares for take off in snow at Fowlmere, 16 January 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '503 Sqdn. 339 G.' Printed caption on reverse: 'B-60012 AC - North American P-51 Mustang "Bengal Lancer" warming up in the snow on an England airbase. 16 January 1945. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: R.C. Jones [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2788
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (D7-D) nicknamed "Bengal Lancer" of the 503rd Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group prepares for take off in snow at Fowlmere, 16...
A pilot of the 78th Fighter Group inspects a fuel tank attached to his P-47 Thunderbolt. Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Associated Press [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3011
  • Description: A pilot of the 78th Fighter Group inspects a fuel tank attached to his P-47 Thunderbolt. Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Associated...
A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "You Have Had It II" of the 339th Fighter Group prepares for take-off in Sweden. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tyres?, 15.12.75. Dear Roger! It was quite a while since you heard from me but as usual I have been busy in my ordinary work. I got an invitation for the reunion of the Eight Air Force in September 1976. John Woolwough asks me to contact you or him in this matter. I really shall do my best to show up. I'll let you know in time. We have found a photo of the P-51 "You Ha
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2787
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "You Have Had It II" of the 339th Fighter Group prepares for take-off in Sweden. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tyres?, 15...
A P-51 Mustang (PE-R, serial number 44-63179) of the 352nd Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'PE-R, 44-63179.' On reverse: R.M. Hill [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2799
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (PE-R, serial number 44-63179) of the 352nd Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'PE-R, 44-63179.' On reverse: R.M. Hill...
A P-51 Mustang (PE-P, serial number 44-14806) of the 352nd Fighter Group flown by Major Earl L. Abbott. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'PE-P, 44-14806, Pilot Earl L. Abbott.' On reverse: R.M. Hill [Stamp].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2800
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (PE-P, serial number 44-14806) of the 352nd Fighter Group flown by Major Earl L. Abbott. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'PE-P, 44...
A P-51 Mustang (HO-M, serial number 44-14151) nicknamed "Petie 2nd" of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group flown by John C. Meyer at Bodney. caption on image: "Meyers 'Petie 2nd' 487th FS, 352nd Group, Bodney, Norfolk, 67 Wing."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2802
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (HO-M, serial number 44-14151) nicknamed "Petie 2nd" of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group flown by John C. Meyer at...
A battled damaged P-51 Mustang (PZ-S) of the 486th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group in a hangar at Bodney.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2803
  • Description: A battled damaged P-51 Mustang (PZ-S) of the 486th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group in a hangar at Bodney.
Major George E "Rasty" Preddy Jr of the 352nd Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (HO-P, serial number 44-13321) nicknamed "Cripes A' Mighty 3rd."
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2804
  • Description: Major George E "Rasty" Preddy Jr of the 352nd Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang (HO-P, serial number 44-13321) nicknamed "Cripes A'...
Captain Jack Thornell of the 352nd Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Thornell.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2805
  • Description: Captain Jack Thornell of the 352nd Fighter Group in the cockpit of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Thornell.'
Major Everett Stewart of the 352nd Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Sunny IV." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Maj. E. Stewart.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2806
  • Description: Major Everett Stewart of the 352nd Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Sunny IV." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Maj. E. Stewart.'
A B-24 Liberator of the 392nd Bomb Group successfully bombs an airfield near St Dizier, France. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], '7 Jun 1944.' [stamp] Printed caption on reverse: 'NYP 21841 (KY). US PLANES BLAST GERMAN AIRFIELD IN FRANCE. A Liberator bomber of the Eighth US Army Air Force heads for its home base after helping to blast a German Airfield near St Dizier, in occupied France, where administrative building (upper right) burn fiercely and bombs explode on the dispersal area (
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1675
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 392nd Bomb Group successfully bombs an airfield near St Dizier, France. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp],...