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A bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress, after returning to base from a mission. A censor has obscured the insginia on the airmen's jackets. Passed as censored 29 Sep 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'United States Air Force in Britain: The crew of a Flying Fortress leaving their "ship".' US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Print No: 223650.

FRE 3706

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3706
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress, after returning to base from a mission. A censor has obscured the insginia on...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34692) nicknamed "Mr Fala" of the 323rd Bomb Group named after President Roosevelt's dog "Fala". Passed for publication 18 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'The Marauder ... 300 MPH Medium Bomber. The Martin B-26 Marauder two-motor medium bombers are being used by the U.S. Eighth Air Force in daylight attacks on Europe. Powered by two 2,000 h.p. radial engines, the Marauder has a top speed well in excess of 300 m.p.h., and bomb-load of 2,500 lbs. Mach

FRE 4640

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4640
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34692) nicknamed "Mr Fala" of the 323rd Bomb Group named after President Roosevelt's dog "Fala"...
The wing flap mechanism on a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flight Photo No.LI.31. The guide rails and mechanism operating the flaps.' On reverse: "Flight", US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2433

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2433
  • Description: The wing flap mechanism on a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group, 27 October 1943. Passed for publication 27 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse...
Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins, of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, on top of his P-38 Lightning (CG-A) nicknamed "The Texas Ranger." Printed caption on reverse: 'J/151043. Same as F/151043.' On reverse: The Times and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 2426

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2426
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins, of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, on top of his P-38 Lightning (CG-A) nicknamed "The Texas Ranger...
Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins, commanding officer of the 55th Fighter Group, with his P-38 Lightning (CG-J) nicknamed "The Texas Ranger", after a raid over Berlin, 5 March 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'CG-J, 38th F Sqdn a/c. Lt. Col. Jack S. Jenkins, 3/3/44 + [illegible]. Your Picture.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Commanding Officer of the first American fighter group to fly over Berlin on a combat mission was Lt. Col. Jack S. Jenkins, of Levelland, Texas, who led his P-38 Lightning group i

FRE 2425

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2425
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins, commanding officer of the 55th Fighter Group, with his P-38 Lightning (CG-J) nicknamed "The Texas Ranger", after a...
A P-38 Lightning (CG-J, serial number 42-67074) of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group , 14 October 1943. Passed for publication 14 Oct 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Originally Fox - 14/10/43.' Damaged printed caption on reverse. On reverse: Damaged Fox Photos [Stamp].

FRE 2428

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2428
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (CG-J, serial number 42-67074) of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group , 14 October 1943. Passed for publication 14 Oct 1943...
Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, in the cockpit of his P-38 Lightning (CG-A) nicknamed "The Texas Ranger IV". Handwritten caption on reverse:'The Texas Ranger. The opposite side from the (rop[e]-gun) insignia. This was the P-38J which I flew on 10 Apr 1944.'

FRE 2427

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2427
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel Jack S. Jenkins of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, in the cockpit of his P-38 Lightning (CG-A) nicknamed "The Texas...
A P-38 Lightning (CG-J, serial number 42-67074) nicknamed "The Texas Ranger" of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '38th FS, 55th FG, 8th Air Force.'

FRE 2430

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2430
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (CG-J, serial number 42-67074) nicknamed "The Texas Ranger" of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on...
P-38 Lightnings including (CG-J, serial number 42-67074), of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group line up for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '38th FS, 55th FG, 8th Air Force.'

FRE 2429

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2429
  • Description: P-38 Lightnings including (CG-J, serial number 42-67074), of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group line up for take off. Handwritten caption...
Lieutenant W. Kahley and Lieutenant J Laurie of the 323rd Bomb Group with a toy of President Roosevelt's dog 'Mr Fala' underneath the tail of their B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34692) nicknamed "Mr Fala" , 17 August 1943. Passed for publication 18 Aug 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'RI-J.' Printed caption on reverse: '17. Lieut. Wililam Kahley (left) from Story City, Iowa; and Lieut. John Laurie, from Atchinson, Kansas, with their toy mascot "Mr. Fala" by the huge tail of their Marauder. Their M

FRE 4631

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4631
  • Description: Lieutenant W. Kahley and Lieutenant J Laurie of the 323rd Bomb Group with a toy of President Roosevelt's dog 'Mr Fala' underneath the tail of their B...
A P-38 Lightning (CY-S, serial number 267066) nicknamed "Pitter Pat" of the 55th Fighter Group, fown by Lieutenant Ken J. Sorace. Handwritten caption on reverse: '267066. CY-S.'

FRE 2432

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2432
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (CY-S, serial number 267066) nicknamed "Pitter Pat" of the 55th Fighter Group, fown by Lieutenant Ken J. Sorace. Handwritten caption...
The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (CY-S, serial number 267066) nicknamed "Pitter Pat" of the 55th Fighter Group, flown by Lieutenant Ken J. Sorace. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'CY-S. Pilot: Lt. Ken J. Sorace. 343FS. 267066?'

FRE 2431

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2431
  • Description: The nose art of a P-38 Lightning (CY-S, serial number 267066) nicknamed "Pitter Pat" of the 55th Fighter Group, flown by Lieutenant Ken J. Sorace...
Corporal Raymond Wagner, Private Karl Sutherland and Staff Sergeant Lessley Studenroth of the 456th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group fit the top turret canopy to a B-26 Marauder. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Now Operating From This Country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Left to right: Cpl. Raymond Wagner, of Troy, Kansas; Pte. Karl Sutherland, of Southportland, Maine; and Staff Sgt. Lessley Studenroth, of Colombia, Penn. fitting the gun turret

FRE 4634

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4634
  • Description: Corporal Raymond Wagner, Private Karl Sutherland and Staff Sergeant Lessley Studenroth of the 456th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group fit the top turret...
A bomber crew of the 454th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (RI-J, serial number 41-34692) nicknamed "Mr. Fala", 17 August 1943. Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Bomber that has palyed[sic] a great part in the N. African and Sicilian campaigns and is now being used in large numbers in this country is the U.S. "Marauder". The Marauder has a speed of 350 [censor amended to read '346'] m.p.h., arange[sic] of 2,000 miles, carries a bomb load of over a ton

FRE 4635

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4635
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with B-26 Marauder YU+J, serial number 41-34692) nicknamed "Mr. Fala", 17 August 1943...
Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group work on a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31892). Passed for publication 18 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'America's New Super Medium Bomber In Britain. 18.8.43. The U.S. Super Medium bomber, the "Marauder" is now operating from Britain after doing fine work in N. Africa and Sicily. It has a range of 2,000 miles with a speed of 350 m.p.h. and a wing span of 65 ft., and carries one ton of bombs. Driven by two 2,000 h.p. Pratt and Whitney "Wasp" engines, arme

FRE 4632

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4632
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group work on a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31892). Passed for publication 18 Aug 1943. Printed caption on...
Ground crew of the 323rd Bomb Group clean a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31892), 17 August 1943. Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Bomber that has palyed[sic] a great part in the N. African and Sicilian campaigns and is now being used in large numbers in this country is the U.S. "Marauder". The Marauder has a speed of 350[censor ammended to read '346'] m.p.h., arange[sic] of 2,000 miles, carries a bomb load of over a ton and is fitted with 8 calibre .50 guns. ... 17/8/43. O

FRE 4633

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4633
  • Description: Ground crew of the 323rd Bomb Group clean a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31892), 17 August 1943. Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed caption on...
Major Grover Cleveland Wilcox of the 323rd Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34955) nicknamed "Mission Belle". Passed for publication 8 Dec 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Marauder Pilots. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Sgt. J.D. McCazrthy, of Philadelphia, points out to Major Grover Cleveland Wilcox of Anahuac, Tex. that there should be some more yellow bombs painted on the plane to bring its record of missions up to date. GLE 263068. 8-12-43-ER.' Censor no: 296190. On reverse: Assoc

FRE 4638

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4638
  • Description: Major Grover Cleveland Wilcox of the 323rd Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34955) nicknamed "Mission Belle". Passed for...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Expectantly Yours" of the 323rd Bomb Group, 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Now Operating From This Country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Appropriately named "Expectantly Yours", this Marauder is only one of the many now operating from this country. WOR 259113. 24-7-43-Y.' Censor no: 276120. On reverse: Associated Press, Ministry of Information, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General

FRE 4639

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4639
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Expectantly Yours" of the 323rd Bomb Group, 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Printed caption...
A P-51 Mustang (CG-A, serial number 44-14757) of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group infront of a hangar at Dijon-Longvic, bombed by B-17 Flying Fortresses, October 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51D-10-NA seen at Dijon-Longvic late 1944. Note demolished hangar hit by B-17s a few months earlier. Photo via P. Gandillet.'

FRE 2424

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2424
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (CG-A, serial number 44-14751) of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group in front of a hangar at Dijon-Longvic, bombed by B-17...
A B-26 Marauder of the 323rd Bomb Group at Earls Colne, 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '323BG. Earls Colne. 216.' A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. . Censor no: 276106. On reverse: Associated Press and damaged US Army Censor [Stamp].

FRE 4636

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4636
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder of the 323rd Bomb Group at Earls Colne, 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '323BG. Earls...