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A P-51 Mustang ( KI-R, serial number 44-13827 ) nicknamed "Little Lady" of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group.

FRE 2388

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2388
  • Description: A P-51 Mustang ( KI-R, serial number 44-13827 ) nicknamed "Little Lady" of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group.
Map showing major German centres of ball bearing production.

FRE 6387

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6387
  • Description: Map showing major German centres of ball bearing production.
A P-38 Lightning (KI-X, serial number 42-68077) of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, flown by Lieutenant Donald Wills after crash landing in Holland, 10 April 1944.

FRE 2381

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2381
  • Description: A P-38 Lightning (KI-X, serial number 42-68077) of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, flown by Lieutenant Donald Wills after crash landing...
A map showing the bomb run from the 94th Bomb Group base at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham) to Rotterdam, via Amsterdam and back.

FRE 6388

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6388
  • Description: A map showing the bomb run from the 94th Bomb Group base at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham) to Rotterdam, via Amsterdam and back.
Nose art of a P-38 Lightning (MC-J, serial number 42-67988) nicknamed "Jack" of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Captain Carl E. Jackson.

FRE 2380

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2380
  • Description: Nose art of a P-38 Lightning (MC-J, serial number 42-67988) nicknamed "Jack" of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group flown by Captain Carl E...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over Thurleigh. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 16 Jul 1943.' [stamp] annd '274709.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'PHOTO SHOWS:- A formation of Fortress Bomber flying over the airfield.'

FRE 6385

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6385
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over Thurleigh. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
A P-38 Lightning nicknamed "EZE Does It" of the 20th Fighter Group fitted with a "droop snoot" for bombing missions at Kings Cliffe. Handwritten caption on reverse: '20FG. "Droop Snoot". Bombing P-38.'

FRE 2379

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2379
  • Description: P-38J-10-LO, s/n 42-67450, coded LC-E, nicknamed "EZE Does It" of the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group fitted with a "droop snoot" for...
Map of Europe showing operating areas for US heavy bombers.

FRE 6386

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6386
  • Description: Map of Europe showing operating areas for US heavy bombers.
An airman of the 20th Fighter Group rides a bicycles past P-51 Mustangs and a bister hangar at Kings Cliffe. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Blister hangar looking in direction to bomb dump road.'

FRE 2378

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2378
  • Description: An airman of the 20th Fighter Group rides a bicycles past P-51 Mustangs and a bister hangar at Kings Cliffe. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Blister...
B-17 Flying Fortresses fly in formation during a mission.

FRE 6384

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6384
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses fly in formation during a mission.
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 381st Bomb Group, in flight leaving contrails.

FRE 6381

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6381
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 381st Bomb Group, in flight leaving contrails.
Lieutenant-Colonel Elliott Vandevanter Jr. commanding officer of the 385th Bomb Group, talks to First Lieutenant Sam Dixon, Second Lieutenant Warren Bock and Technical Sergeant Alford Peterson after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress "Lady Susie II". Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of The Flying Fortresses. USP/224I-35. The young Commander of this youthful Fortress unit returns from a mission which he led. (Left to right) Lt. Col. Elliott Vandevanter Jr., of Was

FRE 4940

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4940
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel Elliott Vandevanter Jr. Commanding Officer of the 385th Bomb Group, talks to First Lieutenant Sam Dixon, Second Lieutenant Warren...
Captain Ivan Klohe of the 385th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30096) after a mission. Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230096.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of The Flying Fortresses. USP/224I-21-14. Capt. Ivan Klohe, of San Fransisco is believed to be the youngest Fortress pilot and Squadron Leader in the European Theatre of War. He is just turned 20 and is here seen standing by his Fort on return from a mission.' Censor no: 285781. On

FRE 4939

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4939
  • Description: Captain Ivan Klohe of the 385th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30096) after a mission. Passed for publication 28 Sep...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group in flight during a mission. Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of The Flying Fortresses. USP/224I-102-104-102. In the capable hands of the young blood of America, Flying Fortresses roar through the sky on route to bomb and fight the Germans on the ground and in the sky.' Censor no: 285770. On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Press caption for i

FRE 4933

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4933
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group in flight during a mission. Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of...
Three B-17 Flying Fortresses including (serial number 42-30263) and (serial number 42-3422) of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of The Flying Fortresses. USP/224I-102-104-102. In the capable hands of the young blood of America, Flying Fortresses roar through the sky on route to bomb and fight the Germans on the ground and in the sky.' Censor no: 285771. On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US

FRE 4934

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4934
  • Description: Three B-17 Flying Fortresses including (serial number 42-30263) and (serial number 42-3422) of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission...
Major Williston P. Bunting, flight surgeon of the 385th Bomb Group talks to Staff Sergeant William N. Sweeney and Staff Sergeant Charles H. Hill after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Lady Ann". Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of The Flying Fortresses. USP/224I-202. Major Williston P. Bunting, of Kansas City, Mo., who is only 28, but is Flight Surgeon of this "young" Fortress group commanded by Lt. Col. E. Vandevanter. He is here seen talking with

FRE 4935

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4935
  • Description: Major Williston P. Bunting, flight surgeon of the 385th Bomb Group talks to Staff Sergeant William N. Sweeney and Staff Sergeant Charles H. Hill after...
Second Lieutenant Michael J. Rickwald of the 385th Bomb Group climbs out of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Fightin' Cock". Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of The Flying Fortresses. USP/224I-45a. 27-year-old 2/Lt. Michael J. Rickwald, of Brooklyn, New York, bombadier[sic] in the Fortress "Fightin' Cock", steps from his machine on return from a mission. Before joining the Air Corps he was a musician and played the piano accordion with Rudy Valee, Erno Rapas, Will

FRE 4936

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4936
  • Description: Second Lieutenant Michael J. Rickwald of the 385th Bomb Group climbs out of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Fightin' Cock". Passed for publication...
General Lee and Lieutenant-Colonel Elliot Vandevanter Jr commanding officer of the 385th Bomb Group watch B-17 Flying Fortresses take off for a mission. Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of The Flying Fortresses. USP/224I-14. The Genarl[sic] watches some of the young lads leave on a raid over Germany - General Lee with 26-year-old Lt. Col. Elliott Vandevanter Jr., Commanding Officer of this young Fortress unit.' Censor no: 285768. On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Pr

FRE 4931

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4931
  • Description: General Lee and Lieutenant-Colonel Elliot Vandevanter Jr commanding officer of the 385th Bomb Group watch B-17 Flying Fortresses take off for a...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Youth Of The Flying Fortresses. USP/224I-105-106-107. At varying heights - an armada of "dreadnoughts of the air" take up positions in formation on their way to devastate more of Hitler's vital war machinery in another great daylight attack.' Censor no: 285769. On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship B

FRE 4932

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4932
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 385th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Passed for publication 28 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse:...
The wreck of a B-26 Marauder (ER-P, serial number 41-31875) of the 450th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group, 6 March 1944. Official caption on image: "(GAD-115-1-475vG)(6-Mar-44)(A/C 41-31875 - B26 - 450BS/322BG - Battle Damage/Crash Landing)." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Howard Posson. ER-P. Smile Again Operator.'

FRE 4530

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4530
  • Description: The wreck of a B-26 Marauder (ER-P, serial number 41-31875) of the 450th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group, 6 March 1944. Official caption on image: "...