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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...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94979) nicknamed "Slick Chick" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '466 BG, Slick Chick, 42-94979 F 43, 128 Misns, Per Crew Chief John Doskocz, 785th A443F.'

FRE 1943

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1943
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94979) nicknamed "Slick Chick" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '466 BG...
Ground personnel of the 445th Bomb Group gather around a B-24 Liberator (I5-B+, serial number 42-110037) after its return to base on D-Day. Printed caption on reverse: '51451- Ground crew swarming around a bomber returning from a D-Day mission for information on the invasion.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Sam Miller's B-24 returning to Tibenham, Norfolk after he and crew completed a 25 mission tour of operations. First crew in the 445th bomb Group to do so.'

FRE 1737

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1737
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 445th Bomb Group gather around a B-24 Liberator (I5-B+, serial number 42-110037) after its return to base on D-Day. Printed...
B-24 Liberators of the 466th Bomb Group fly in formation, with a Pathfinder Liberator (far left).

FRE 1940

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1940
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 466th Bomb Group fly in formation, with a Pathfinder Liberator (far left). - Text of back of original photo Below caption added...
A bomber crew of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Ian Mactaggart. Various veterans have signed on the reverse: 'Lt Arthur E Barks, S/Sgt. Anders S. Laminand, S/Sgt. Lee Watson, Lt. Vincent E. Frost, Lt. Glenn E. Jorgensen, S/Sgt Frank Saico A.G, S/Sgt. Charles R. Jones, S/Sgt. Paul V. Bertochi, S/Sgt. Herman A. Seliafor, arm gunner.'

FRE 1734

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1734
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Ian Mactaggart. Various veterans have signed on the reverse: 'Lt Arthur E Barks, S/Sgt. Anders S...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-110157) nicknamed "What's Cookin' Doc?", featuring Bugs Bunny, of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '466 BG, What's Cooking Doc, 42-110157 A12. 117 Missions, 786th A936F.'

FRE 1941

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1941
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-110157) nicknamed "What's Cookin' Doc?", featuring Bugs Bunny, of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten...
B-24 Liberators of the 445th Bomb Group fly in formation over a stately home.

FRE 1735

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1735
  • Description: Five B-24 Liberators of the 445th Bomb Group fly in formation over Haveringland Hall, Norfolk. The Hall had been requisitioned by the Air Ministry. It...
An airman of the 466th Bomb Group and an airwoman of the Women's Army Corps, with a B-24 Liberator used as a flight assembly ship.

FRE 1938

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1938
  • Description: An airman of the 466th Bomb Group and an airwoman of the Women's Army Corps, with the B-24D, Liberator, previously named, Ready & Willing, and...
A B-24 Liberator (T9-D, serial number 41-29240) of the 466th Bomb Group released bombs over the target. Image stamped on reverse: 'Restricted, For personal use only.' [stamp]. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24 dropping bombs, The Mad March.'

FRE 1939

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1939
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (T9-D, serial number 41-29402) of the 466th Bomb Group released bombs over the target. Image stamped on reverse: 'Restricted, For...
Three airmen of the 96th Bomb Group.

FRE 3936

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3936
  • Description: Three airmen of the 96th Bomb Group.
A B-17 Flying Fortress serial number 42-3265) nicknamed "5 Grand" of the 96th Bomb Group in the USA, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USA 1945.'

FRE 3939

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3939
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress serial number 43-37716) nicknamed "5 Grand" of the 96th Bomb Group in the USA, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'USA 1945...
A temporary hut used by the 96th Bomb Group.

FRE 3933

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3933
  • Description: A temporary hut used by the 96th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Laden Maid" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'I beleive this is 560M parked in revetment #6- last mission- # 118 11 Sept 44. My records show 521K moved in and took her place- this one called "Laden Maid Again"- but no insignia painted on nose- I have a picture of 521K that shows it as a silver bird- no paint. What do you have different than this? Oh Yes 521K (44-10521)- also occupied Rev # 6- with first mission on # 120 (5 Oct 44).'

FRE 1937

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1937
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Laden Maid" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'I beleive this is 560M parked in...
A bomber crew of the 466th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Laden Maid". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'This is picture of 512K of Boyd Crew note silver A/C and outline drawing of the gal "Laden Maid".'

FRE 1936

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1936
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 466th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Laden Maid". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'This is picture of 512K of...
Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

FRE 1935

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1935
  • Description: Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592)...
B-24 Liberators of the 458th Bomb Group fly in formation over countryside. B-24 (serial number 42-95183) nicknamed "Briney Marlin" is visible in the centre. Handwritten caption on reverse: '458 BG on practice mission over England.'

FRE 1934

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1934
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 458th Bomb Group fly in formation over countryside. B-24 (serial number 42-95183) nicknamed "Briney Marlin" is visible in the...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29155) nicknamed "Picadilly Commando" of the 446th Bomb Group. First handwritten caption on reverse: '446BG B/24 leaving Ruhr on its way home 22 April 1944.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '22/4/44, 21,000 Ft. Hamm, smoke screen in distance.'

FRE 1742

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1742
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29155) nicknamed "Picadilly Commando" of the 446th Bomb Group. First handwritten caption on reverse: '446BG B/24...
A B-24 Liberator (IS-P+_) of the 445th Bomb Group flies through flak.

FRE 1741

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1741
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (IS-P+_) of the 445th Bomb Group flies through flak.
A high altitude fighter map of Europe.

FRE 3334

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3334
  • Description: A high altitude fighter map of Europe.
A mural of the 8th Air Force insignia, painted onto a wall at Bottisham, home of the 361st Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bottisham.'

FRE 3336

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3336
  • Description: A mural of the 8th Air Force insignia, painted onto a wall at Bottisham, home of the 361st Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bottisham.'