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The nose art of a P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165) nicknamed "Gentle Annie." of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Colonel Harold J. Rau.

FRE 2406

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2406
  • Description: The nose art of a P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165) nicknamed "Gentle Annie." of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by...
A P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165) nicknamed "Gentle Annie" of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Colonel Harold J. Rau. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col. Rau, MC-R, 268165. 79th FS, 20th FG, 8th Air Force.'

FRE 2405

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2405
  • Description: A P-38J Lightning (MC-R, serial number 42-68165) nicknamed "Gentle Annie" of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Colonel Harold J...
A B-26C Marauder (VT-A, serial number 41-34687) of the 453rd Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group orepares for take off. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Main runway looking east. B-26C, 41-34687, VT-A of 453BS taking-off at EC, 7/43.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Now Operating From This Country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Taking off at top speed, a Marauder sets out on an operational flight. WOR 259118. 24-7-43-Y.' Censor no: 276102. On reverse

FRE 4660

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4660
  • Description: A B-26C Marauder (VT-A, serial number 41-34687 "Pub 13") of the 453rd Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group orepares for take off. Not To Be Published 24...
First Lieutenant Nat Kline, of the 454th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group sat on a bomb trolley. A B-26 Marauder (RJ-F) is in the background. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1st/Lt. Nat. Kline. 454th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group.'

FRE 4658

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4658
  • Description: First Lieutenant Nat Kline, of the 454th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group sat on a bomb trolley. A B-26 Marauder (RJ-F - possibly either "Honky Tonk...
A pin-up painted on the tail of a B-26 Marauder of the 323rd Bomb Group, during a visit to the 306th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '323BG visiting 306BG - T.A. Harkin via C. Norman.'

FRE 4659

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4659
  • Description: A pin-up painted on the tail of a B-26 Marauder of the 323rd Bomb Group, during a visit to the 306th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
Lieutenant Jim Davis and Lieutenant Tom Trainor of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with their battle damaged B-26 Marauder, nicknamed "Miss Emily". 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 bom

FRE 4656

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4656
  • Description: Lieutenant Jim Davis and Lieutenant Tom Trainor of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with their battle damaged B-26 Marauder, nicknamed "Miss...
Lieutenant Jim Davis and Lieutenant Tom Trainor of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder, nicknamed "Miss Emily". Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Bomber that has played 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., a range of 2,000 miles, carries a bomb load of over a ton and is fitted with

FRE 4657

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4657
  • Description: Lieutenant Jim Davis and Lieutenant Tom Trainor of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder, nicknamed "Miss Emily". Passed...
Personnel of the 456th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder (WT-O, serial number 31-34786) nicknamed "Buffalo Girl". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tail End WT-O, Buffalo Girl, 456/323BG.'

FRE 4654

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4654
  • Description: Personnel of the 456th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder (WT-O, serial number 31-34786) nicknamed "Buffalo Gal". Handwritten...
Sergeant William Vermillion and Lieutenant Ralph Phillips of the 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder 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

FRE 4655

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4655
  • Description: Sergeant William Vermillion and Lieutenant Ralph Phillips of the 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed...
A P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group prepares for take off at Leiston. On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].

FRE 3123

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3123
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group prepares for take off at Leiston. On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].
Personnel with a P-51D Mustang nicknamed "The Tender Terror" of the 364th Fighter Group, 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51D "Mustang", 364th Fgt. Sqd.'

FRE 3124

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3124
  • Description: Personnel with a P-51D Mustang nicknamed "The Tender Terror" of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. (Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P...
A P-51 Mustang (B6-S) nicknamed "Old Crow" of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group .

FRE 3121

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3121
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (B6-S) nicknamed "Old Crow" of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group .
A P-51 Mustang (serial number 42-106829) of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Unknown who flew this a/c.'

FRE 3122

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3122
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (serial number 42-106829) of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Unknown who flew this a...
A P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group inside a hangar at Leiston.

FRE 3129

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3129
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group inside a hangar at Leiston.
A P-51 Mustang (C5-I, serial number 44-13345) of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group prepares for take off Handwritten caption on reverse: '413345, C5-I, 357FG.'

FRE 3130

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3130
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang (C5-I, serial number 44-13345) of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group prepares for take off Handwritten caption on reverse...
A P-38 Lightning (serial number 42-67061) of the 20th Fighter Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '42-670(6(<-?))1.'

FRE 2402

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2402
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (serial number 42-67061) of the 20th Fighter Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '42-670(6(<-?))1.'
P-51 Mustangs including (G4-U) nicknamed "Buffalo Bill" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group take off in tandem. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Buffalo Bill, G4-U.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].

FRE 3127

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3127
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs including (G4-U) nicknamed "Buffalo Belle" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group take off in tandem. Handwritten caption on...
P-38 Lightings of the 20th Fighter Group fly over Lightnings including (KI-N). Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38 Peel-off, 20th FG. P38H-5-LO, KI-N.' On reverse: G.J. Letzer [Stamp].

FRE 2403

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2403
  • Description: P-38 Lightings of the 20th Fighter Group fly over Lightnings including (KI-N). Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38 Peel-off, 20th FG. P38H-5-LO, KI...
First Lieutenant Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager of the 357th Fighter Group, with his P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Glamorous Glenn", 17 October 1944. Photo ref. no. 366010. Passed for publication 17 Oct 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Became Ace In One Day. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Stepping into his P-51 Mustang is 1st Lt. Charles E. Yeager, Hamlin, West Virginia, who recently destroyed five German planes in one dog-fight over Hanover... and brought his total to seven destroyed. He shot down the 400th plane

FRE 3128

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3128
  • Description: First Lieutenant Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager of the 357th Fighter Group, with his P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Glamorous Glenn", 17 October 1944. Photo ref...
P-38 Lightnings of the 20th Fighter Group line up for takeoff, October 1943. Not to be published 14 Oct 1943, Passed for publication 24 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '"Lightnings" Attack Northern France. Versatile P-38 Lightnings, flashing their power across the English Channel for the first time in a combat role, bring new aerial phase into the European Theatre of Operations. Well-trained pilots - some of them already experienced in the other theatres of war - and ground crews swear by their ship

FRE 2400

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2400
  • Description: P-38 Lightnings of the 20th Fighter Group line up for takeoff, October 1943. Not to be published 14 Oct 1943, Passed for publication 24 Oct 1943...