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Archibald Sinclair, leader of the Liberal Party in the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group during a visit to Duxford. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Archibald Sinclair, Duxford.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2755
  • Description: Archibald Sinclair, leader of the Liberal Party in the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group during a visit to Duxford. Handwritten...
Senior USAAF personnel including Colonel Stone and General H Arnold on the control tower at Duxford during a visit to the 78th Fighter Group, 1943 Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Brass at S.M. 2nd from right = Col. Stone, 78th C.O. 3rd from right = Gen. H. Arnold. 1943.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2754
  • Description: Senior USAAF personnel including Colonel Stone and General H Arnold on the control tower at Duxford during a visit to the 78th Fighter Group, 1943...
Captain J M Cooper of the 78th Fighter Group in his P-47 Thunderbolt, 29 September 1943. Passed for publication 29 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolt Fighter In Britain. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Capt. J.M. Cooper, of 1714 Hill Avenue, Pasadena, Calif., who is in charge of an 8th Air Force Fighter Command Station "somewhere in Britain". GLE 260917. 29-9-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2760
  • Description: Captain J M Cooper of the 78th Fighter Group in his P-47 Thunderbolt, 29 September 1943. Passed for publication 29 Sep 1943. Printed caption on...
First Lieutenant Don Bodenhammer and First Lieutenant James Stokes of the 78th Fighter Group, with a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford , 29 September 1943. Passed for publication 29 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolt Pilots In Britain. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Two Thunderbolt pilots, First Lieut. Don Bodennamer (left) of Mathis, Texas and First Lieut. James Stokes, of 134-56-232 Street, Laurelton, Long Island, N.Y., at an 8th Air Force Fighter Command Station "somewhere in England". GLE 26
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2759
  • Description: First Lieutenant Don Bodenhamer and First Lieutenant James Stokes of the 78th Fighter Group, with a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford , 29 September 1943...
Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives Second Lieutenant John W. Herrice of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts - The Fly. Thunderbolts - The "Guardian Angels" Of Flying Fortresses. Here are pictures of Thunderbolts - P-47s, the famous American fighter planes, which escort Flying Fortresses on their daylight missions over Occupied Europe. Photo Shows:- 2/Lt. John. W. Herrice,
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2762
  • Description: Corporal Joseph M. Gillen gives 2/Lt John W. Herrick of the 78th Fighter Group a report on his P-47 Thunderbolt before a night flight, 28 October 1943...
Major J A Goodson of the 78th Fighter Group. Printed caption on reverse: 'Saidman. Ill. U.S.A.A.F. Mustang Fighter Station Of Ace Pilots. OPS.20. Pilots superstitions. Major J.A. Goodson (Toronto) who has 14 "kills" to his credit, never flys without a signet ring talisman.' On reverse: Saidman Illustrated, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Passed for publication 11 Apr 1944.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2761
  • Description: Major J A Goodson of the 4th Fighter Group. Printed caption on reverse: 'Saidman. Ill. U.S.A.A.F. Mustang Fighter Station Of Ace Pilots. OPS.20...
Gunners of the 445th Bomb Group unload machine guns through the waist gun position of a B-24 Liberator. Image stamped on reverse: 'Sunday Pictorial.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 10 Mar 1944.' [stamp] and '310661.' [Censor no.] Printed caption attached to the reverse: "Back from Berlin. Scenes this week at a Bomber Station of the US Air Force, somewhere in England. Removing the armourments for inspection immediately this crew landed." Handwritten caption on reverse: '445 BG Gunners unloading after ret
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1722
  • Description: Gunners of the 445th Bomb Group unload machine guns through the waist gun position of a B-24 Liberator. Image stamped on reverse: 'Sunday Pictorial.'...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group line up for take off at Duxford.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3028
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group line up for take off at Duxford.
A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "My Baby" of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2776
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "My Baby" of the 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group.
Major Eugene Roberts,Technical Sergeant Negley Sapper, Jimmy Darrell and a ground crewman of the 78th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Spokane Chief". Handwritten caption on reverse: '78FG DX. Maj. Eugene Roberts & Crew - L-R - ACC, Jimmy Darrell, Armourer, CC. Negley Sapper.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2775
  • Description: Major Eugene Roberts,Technical Sergeant Negley Sapper, Jimmy Darrell and a ground crewman of the 78th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed...
Captain Harold E. Stump and Second Lieutenant George J. Hays of the 78th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Bad Medicine", 15 October 1943. Passed for publication 15 Oct 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '22. 78FG. Cpt. Harold E. Stump in a/c. 2/Lt. George J. Hays on wing.' Printed caption on reverse: 'A Visit To An American Fighter Station. This is a pictorial series depicting the various aspects of life of one of the oldest American fighter groups over in England - operationally speaki
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2774
  • Description: Captain Harold E. Stump and Second Lieutenant George J. Hays of the 78th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Bad Medicine", 15 October...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group takes off at Duxford, 15 May 1943. Official caption on image: "ETO-HQ-43-3512." Passed for publication 19 May 1943. Handwritten on reverse: '78FG, Duxford 1943.' Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO HQ-45 3512 Koenig 15 May 43. The new US Army Air Force fighter plane, P-47 now in action against the Nazi from bases in the British Isles.' On reverse: Confidential Until Reclassified By Censor, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bur
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3032
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group takes off at Duxford, 15 May 1943. Official caption on image: "ETO-HQ-43-3512." Passed for publication 19...
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group takes off at Duxford, 15 May 1943. Official caption on image: "ETO-HQ-43-3518." Passed for publication 19 May 1943. Handwritten on reverse of prints: '78FG Duxford.' Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO HQ-45 3518 Koenig 15 May 43. The new United States fighter plane, P-47 now in action against the Axis from bases in the British Isles.' On reverse: Confidential Until Reclassified By Censor, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bur
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3031
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 78th Fighter Group takes off at Duxford, 15 May 1943. Official caption on image: "ETO-HQ-43-3518." Passed for publication 19...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group take off in tandem at Duxford, 15 May 1943. Official caption on image: "ETO-HQ-43-3516." Passed for publication 19 May 1943. Handwritten on reverse of prints: '78FG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO HQ-45 3516 Koenig 15 May 43. The new US Army Air Force fighter plane, P-47 now in action against the Nazi from bases in the British Isles.' On reverse: Confidential Until Reclassified By Censor, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3030
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group take off in tandem at Duxford, 15 May 1943. Official caption on image: "ETO-HQ-43-3516." Passed for...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group line up for take off at Duxford. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. On reverse: Keystone Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3029
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group line up for take off at Duxford. Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943. On reverse: Keystone Press and US...
Ground crew of the 78th Fighter Group change the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford, September 1943. Passed for publication 29 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Thunderbolts Pilots In Britain. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Ground crew at work changing the engine of a Thunderbolt fighter plane at an 8th Air Force Fighter Command Station "somewhere in England." GLE 260920. 29-9-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Sta
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2769
  • Description: Ground crew of the 78th Fighter Group change the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt at Duxford, September 1943. Passed for publication 29 Sep 1943. Printed...
P-47 Thunderbolts including (HL-V)and (HL-H) of the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, prepare for take off at Duxford, 13 August 1943. Passed for publication 13 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P-47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Photo Shows:- P-47's about to take off on a mission. U.S. Pool/
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3036
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts including (HL-V)and (HL-H) of the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, prepare for take off at Duxford, 13 August 1943. Passed...
Lieutenant Edward Fleming of the 78th Fighter Group, points to a broom painted on his P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6409) indicating a successful air sweep. Passed for publication 13 Aug 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '16409?' Printed caption on reverse: 'At U.S. Thunderbolts Station. This series of pictures is a graphic story of the everyday activities of a Thunderbolt P-47 group which includes some of the finest fighter pilots - record holders of U.S. Army Air Force in Britain. Keystone Phot
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2768
  • Description: Lieutenant Edward Fleming of the 78th Fighter Group, points to a broom painted on his P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6409) indicating a successful...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group fly in formation. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press' [Stamp]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3035
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group fly in formation. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press' [Stamp]. A printed caption was previously...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group fly in formation, 22 September 1943. Official caption on image: "ETO-HQ-43-6754." Passed for publication 22 Sep 1943. Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: US Army Pictorial Service x2, Confidential Until Reclassified By Censor, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3034
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group fly in formation, 22 September 1943. Official caption on image: "ETO-HQ-43-6754." Passed for publication...