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Technical Sergeant O.B. Richardson of the 323rd Bomb Group climbs onto his B-26 Marauder nicknamed "John Bull", 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'John Bull.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Is Now Operating From This Country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- T/Sgt. O.B. Richardson, of Eustos, Florida, personifies "As one Gremlin to another" during a practise gas alert at a U.S. Bomber Station "somewhere in England". WOR 259112. 24-7-43-

FRE 4626

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4626
  • Description: Technical Sergeant O.B. Richardson, from Eustis, Florida, and part of the 323rd Bomb Group climbs onto his B-26 Marauder nicknamed "John Bull", 24...
Master Sergeant Everett H. Copeland of the 323rd Bomb Group with tail gremlins on a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34730) nicknamed "John Bull" , 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'John Bull.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Is Now Operating From This Country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Master Sergeant Everett H. Copeland, Squadron Inspector, of Tarentum, Penn., points out the tail-markings of one of the Marauder planes now operat

FRE 4627

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4627
  • Description: Master Sergeant Everett H. Copeland of the 323rd Bomb Group with tail gremlins on a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34730) nicknamed "John Bull" , 24...
A B-26 Marauder (WT-G, serial number 41-31994) of the 456th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'WT-G. Replacement, 58 missions. AFRS.'

FRE 4628

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4628
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (WT-G, serial number 41-31994 "Kactus Kid") of the 456th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'WT-G...
Major Robert W Foy of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '357, Robert W. Foy.'

FRE 3111

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3111
  • Description: Major Robert W Foy of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '357, Robert W. Foy.'
Major Richard A "Pete" Peterson of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '357, Richard W. Peterson.'

FRE 3112

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3112
  • Description: Major Richard A "Pete" Peterson of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '357, Richard W. Peterson.'
A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Old Crow" of the 357th Fighter Group. Captain Clarence A "Bud" Anderson has signed the image: "Just one more pass back & we'll set course" - Your pal, Andy." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'BC524. Hadowell via R.C. Jones. Legends 2003, Anderson Article, Mustang Man, Photo 1.'

FRE 3113

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3113
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Old Crow" of the 357th Fighter Group. Captain Clarence A "Bud" Anderson has signed the image: "Just one more pass back & we...
Captain C.E. Weaver, of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51D Mustang, 357th Fgt. Gt., 362nd Fgt. Sqdn., Code G4, Pilot - Capt. C.E. Weaver. Munich, 1945.' On reverse: George J. Letzter [Stamp].

FRE 3118

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3118
  • Description: Captain C.E. Weaver, of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang, 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-51D Mustang...
P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group fly in formation over blister hangars. On reverse: Photo From The Collection Of Merle Olmsted [Stamp].

FRE 3119

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3119
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group fly in formation over blister hangars. On reverse: Photo From The Collection Of Merle Olmsted [Stamp].
Leonard K. "Kit" Carson, of the 357th Fighter Group, with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'You can just discern the last victory symbol and start of 'G' below cockpit.'

FRE 3120

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3120
  • Description: Leonard K. "Kit" Carson, of the 357th Fighter Group, with his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'You can just discern the last victory...
The cockpit of a P-38 Lightning of the 20th Fighter Group, flown by Lieutenant Colonel Wilson, damaged by a 20mm cannon shell, 13 June 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'A 20 m.m. cannon shell hit the windscreen of Lt.Col. Wilson's P-38J over France on 13th June 1944. The 55th F. Sqdn's commander escaped with slight face wounds - first man in the squadron to be wounded in action.'

FRE 2411

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2411
  • Description: The cockpit of a P-38 Lightning of the 20th Fighter Group, flown by Lieutenant Colonel Wilson, damaged by a 20mm cannon shell, 13 June 1944. Printed...
P-51 Mustangs, including (G4-Z, serial number 44-14612) nicknamed "Hot Shot", of the 357th Fighter Group prepare for take off at Lieston.

FRE 3114

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3114
  • Description: P-51 Mustangs, including (G4-Z, serial number 44-14612) nicknamed "Hot Shot", of the 357th Fighter Group prepare for take off at Lieston.
Lieutenant Arthur W. Heidern and ground crew, of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group with a P-38J Lightning nicknamed "Lucky Lady" at Kings Cliffe.

FRE 2412

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2412
  • Description: Lieutenant Arthur W. Heidern and ground crew, of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group with a P-38J Lightning nicknamed "Lucky Lady" at Kings...
Don Bochkay a pilot of the 357th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang, March 1944. Passed for publication 12 Mar 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '8/3/44 C. Don Bochkay. 357FG.' Press caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 3115

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3115
  • Description: Clarence "Bud" Anderson a pilot of the 357th Fighter Group with his P-51 Mustang, March 1944.
Airmen of the 20th Fighter Group with a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Black Barney."

FRE 2413

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2413
  • Description: Airmen of the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group with P-38J-10-LO, s/n 42-67888, coded LC-B, nicknamed "Black Barney." Pilot in the photo is...
The wreck of a P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group after crash landing.

FRE 3117

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3117
  • Description: The wreck of a P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group after crash landing.
A P-38 Lightning (KI-N, serial number 43-28430) nicknamed "Jeanne" of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '328430.'

FRE 2408

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2408
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (KI-N, serial number 43-28430) nicknamed "Jeanne" of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
Ground crew with a B-26 Marauder of the 32rd Bomb Group Handwritten caption on reverse: '25.' On reverse: Baltimore Sun and US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamps].

FRE 4652

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4652
  • Description: Ground crew with a B-26 Marauder of the 32rd Bomb Group Handwritten caption on reverse: '25.' On reverse: Baltimore Sun and US Army Press Censor ETO...
P-38 Lightnings of the 20th Fighter Group line up for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Moving up from dispersals to takeoff runway. 26819.' On reverse: Part of either 'Press Censor ETO' or 'General Section Press & Censorship Bureau' US Army [Stamp]. Printed caption from reverse: 'P-38's. Lightning P-38's, Those fast, twin-engined fighter planes are now being used with great effect as long-range escorts for flying Fortresses and Lancasters in raids over Germany. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO SHOWS: Ligh

FRE 2407

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2407
  • Description: P-38 Lightnings of the 20th Fighter Group line up for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Moving up from dispersals to takeoff runway. 26819.'...
A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Makahlea II". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Crashed at Crownbridge. Story of this crew who flew out of Earls Colne. Keep.'

FRE 4653

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4653
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Makahlea II". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Crashed at Crownbridge. Story of...
A P-38 Lightning (serial number 42-67959) of the 20th Fighter Group.

FRE 2410

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2410
  • Description: P-38J-10-LO Lightning (serial number 42-67959) of the 20th Fighter Group. Aircraft subsequently transferred to the 95th Fighter Squadron, 82nd Fighter...