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Nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95179) nicknamed "Here I Go Again" of the 458th Bomb Group.

FRE 1919

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1919
  • Description: Nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95179) nicknamed "Here I Go Again" of the 458th Bomb Group.
A B-24 Liberator of the 458th Bomb Group lined up alongside B-17 Flying Fortresses. Image stamped on reverse: 'Etablissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées (ECPA).' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Official Photo.'

FRE 1916

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1916
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 458th Bomb Group lined up alongside B-17 Flying Fortresses. Image stamped on reverse: 'Etablissement Cinématographique et...
A bomber crew of the 458th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40291) nicknamed "Royal Flush". Image via Lieutenant Vincent. Handwritten inscription on image: 'England July 4, 1944.... Crew of- "The Royal Flush".' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Crew 29, Note figure Cat from Royal Flush. Lt Morford- Pilot, Lt Vincent- co-pilot, Lt Butler- Bombardier, Lt Strand- Navigator, Sgt Kania- Eng, -KN-, Sgt Morales- Gnr, Sgt Weight- Gnr, Sgt Fowler- Gnr, Sgt Betts- Gnr, SSgt Aillet- R.O.'

FRE 1917

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1917
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 458th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40291) nicknamed "Royal Flush". Image via Lieutenant Vincent...
B-24 Liberator (MK-A+_, serial number 42-78483) of the 445th Bomb Group flies with a fellow Liberator.

FRE 1740

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1740
  • Description: My Dad's B-24 Liberator (MK-A+_, serial number 42-78483) of the 445th Bomb Group flies with a fellow Liberator. You Can See The ID # On The Tail
A B-24 Liberator nicknamed "First Sergeant" of the 458th Bomb Group used as a flight assembly ship. Printed caption on reverse: '51280 AC- LEADER PLANE- This is "First Sergeant", a gaily painted leader plane used at a US Army 8th Air Force Liberator base somewhere in England to organise formations of B-24s after they take off for mission over enemy territory. There are bulb sockets on the sides of the plane so that it can be lit up for night formations. US Air Force photo.' Handwritten caption on reverse:

FRE 1932

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1932
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator nicknamed "First Sergeant" of the 458th Bomb Group used as a flight assembly ship. Printed caption on reverse: '51280 AC- LEADER...
Airmen of the 445th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator that has belly landed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '91 Missions- 92.'

FRE 1726

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1726
  • Description: Airmen of the 445th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator that has belly landed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '91 Missions- 92.'
A B-24 Liberator (WV-Y, serial number 41-29604) nicknamed "Fearless Fosdick" of the 445th Bomb Group after a belly landing.

FRE 1727

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1727
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (WV-Y, serial number 41-29604) nicknamed "Fearless Fosdick" of the 445th Bomb Group after a belly landing.
Airmen of the 445th Bomb Group move a marker on a totaliser which indicates the total number of bombs dropped by the group.

FRE 1728

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1728
  • Description: Airmen of the 445th Bomb Group move a marker on a totaliser which indicates the total number of bombs dropped by the group.
AZON masts attached to the tail of a B-24 Liberator of the 458th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: (GAD 56-3-458)(12-11-44)(A/C # 44-40273- Type B-24 J).' Image via Mike Bailey. Handwritten caption on reverse: '458th Bomb Group- Azon masts, Bob Ownes, Howling Banshee.'

FRE 1927

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1927
  • Description: AZON masts attached to the tail of a B-24 Liberator of the 458th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: (GAD 56-3-458)(12-11-44)(A/C # 44...
A mobile control tower of the 458th Bomb Group at Horsham St Faith. Image via Tim W Kinnally Printed caption beneath image: 'Mobile Control Tower, 458th BG, Hosham St Faith.'

FRE 1928

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1928
  • Description: A mobile control tower of the 458th Bomb Group at Horsham St Faith. Image via Tim W Kinnally Printed caption beneath image: 'Mobile Control Tower...
A bomber crew of the 458th Bomb Group and their B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'John Ourcio 2nd from rt, age 19. 458 BG.'

FRE 1930

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1930
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 458th Bomb Group and their B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'John Ourcio 2nd from rt, age 19. 458 BG.'
German soldiers examine a crashed B-24 Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group, shot down near Berlin. Handwritten caption on reverse: '445 BG, B-24 Shot down over Berlin 3/6/44.'

FRE 1724

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1724
  • Description: B-24J-1-FO #42-7586 "God Bless Our Ship" Code: Q+ 445th BG - 701th BS. This a/c was hit by antiaircraft fire over the Spandau district of Berlin, and...
Waist Gunner S.J. "Frenchy" Delcambre of the 93rd Bomb Group checks his gun in position inside a B-24 Liberator. Passed for publication 17 Oct 1942.

FRE 3748

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3748
  • Description: Waist Gunner S.J. "Frenchy" Delcambre of the 93rd Bomb Group checks his gun in position inside a B-24 Liberator. Passed for publication 17 Oct 1942.
A bomber crew of the 93rd Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Shoot Luke".

FRE 3743

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3743
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 93rd Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Shoot Luke".
A bomber crew of the 93rd Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Shoot Luke".

FRE 3742

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3742
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 93rd Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Shoot Luke".
Lieutenant J. Rosacker of the 328th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group in position inside his B-24 Liberator Handwritten on reverse: 'Lt. J. Rosacker (spelling), 328BS 93BG at altitude / togglier.'

FRE 3749

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3749
  • Description: Lieutenant J. Rosacker of the 328th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group in position inside his B-24 Liberator Handwritten on reverse: 'Lt. J. Rosacker...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40283) nicknamed "Lassie Come Home" of the 458th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44-40283- Lassie Come Home- Tracy Pilot.'

FRE 1926

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1926
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40283) nicknamed "Lassie Come Home" of the 458th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44...
Ground personnel of the 458th Bomb Group attend to a B-24 Liberator with a collapsed nose wheel. Image via John Bode. Handwritten caption on image: '2 Div 8th AF Horsham St Faith, 458 GP J3 Squad.

FRE 1925

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1925
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 458th Bomb Group attend to a B-24 Liberator with a collapsed nose wheel. Image via John Bode. Handwritten caption on image: '2...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95067) nicknamed "Trouble Maker" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '466 BG, Trouble Maker, 42-95067 D 27, 110 Msns. 787th A936E.'

FRE 1942

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1942
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95067) nicknamed "Trouble Maker" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '466 BG...
A bomber crew of the 445th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator. Image via Anthony P Hmura. HMmura has handwritten on the reverse: 'Left to right front row: Co-pilot- Lt Alan Goldsmith. Bombardier- Abner Musser, Lt. Pilot- Otto Tauer, Lt. Navigator- ? Forgot his name , Lt. Left to Right top row: Engineer- Morris eisenberg, T. Sgt. Asst Engineer-Anthony P Hmura, Staff Sergeant. Gunner- Jack Wikoff, S.Sgt. Radio Oper- Jack Gregerio, S. Sgt. Gunner- Richard Schultz, S. Sgt. Gunner- Trollimaier, S.Sgt. Later

FRE 1736

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1736
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 445th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator. Image via Anthony P Hmura. HMmura has handwritten on the reverse: 'Left to right...