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A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group at a crew interrogation. This crew fly a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Bad Penny". Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 1 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298284.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo shows:- S/Sgt Allen Blake, of Defiance, Ohio, waist gunner, with other members of the crew of "Bad Penny"- it always comes back"- being interrogated. The picture painted on the back of his flying suit he calls "Flossie",

FRE 1241

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1241
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group at a crew interrogation. This crew fly a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Bad Penny". Image stamped on reverse:...
Ground personnel of the 379th Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31040) nicknamed "Duffy's Tavern" on its return from a raid. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jan 1944.' [stamp] and '299306.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'ROUND-THE-CLOCK BOMBING. Associated Press Photo shows: Symbolic of the round-the-clock bombing of Germany and the speed and precision of both the USAAF and the RAF. This Fortress, one of the first to land

FRE 1236

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1236
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 379th Bomb Group refuel a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31040) nicknamed "Duffy's Tavern" on its return from a raid...
Ground personnel of the 379th Bomb Group prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30866) nicknamed "Pistol Packin' Mama" at night for a dawn raid Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 6 Feb 1944.' [stamp] and '303601.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"Pistol Packin' Mama". Associated Press Photo Shows: General show of activity as "Pistol Packin' Mama" is readied during the night for a dawn-take-off. Bombs are loaded, guns and engines checked. L to

FRE 1237

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1237
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 379th Bomb Group prepare a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30866) nicknamed "Pistol Packin' Mama" at night for a dawn...
Lieston, home of the 357th Fighter Group.

FRE 6299

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6299
  • Description: Lieston, home of the 357th Fighter Group.
Rivenhall, home of the 363rd Fighter Group. Written on slide casing: 'Rivenhall, 1943.'

FRE 6300

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6300
  • Description: Rivenhall, home of the 363rd Fighter Group. Written on slide casing: 'Rivenhall, 1943.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress flies past the control tower at Steeple Morden, home of the 335th Fighter Group.

FRE 6298

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6298
  • Description: A DeHavilland Mosquito flies past the control tower at Steeple Morden, home of the 335th Fighter Group.
Debden, home of the 4th Fighter Group.

FRE 6295

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6295
  • Description: Debden, home of the 4th Fighter Group.
Engineers of the 56th Fighter Group work on the runway at Boxted.

FRE 6296

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6296
  • Description: Engineers of the 56th Fighter Group work on the runway at Boxted.
The bomb dump at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham), home of the 94th Bomb Group and 322nd Bomb Group.

FRE 6293

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6293
  • Description: The bomb dump at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham), home of the 94th Bomb Group and 322nd Bomb Group.
An airfield building at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group.

FRE 6294

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6294
  • Description: An airfield building at Lavenham, home of the 487th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Impatient Virgin" of the 322nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'via P. Dale. SS-. 86259.'

FRE 4466

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4466
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Impatient Virgin" of the 322nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'via P. Dale. SS-. 86259.'
Colonel Harold J. Rau and his ground crew of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group with a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Gentle Annie." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-38 Gentle Annie, 20th FG, 79th FS, Col. Harold J. Rau + crew.'

FRE 2746

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2746
  • Description: Colonel Harold J. Rau and his ground crew of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group with a P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Gentle Annie." Handwritten...
Personnel of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "G.I. V". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Via Dale.'

FRE 4465

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4465
  • Description: Personnel of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "G.I. V". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Via Dale.'
Comedian Bob Hope and singer Frances Langford stand beside a P-47 Thunderbolt (MX-H, serial number 41-6249) nicknamed "Vee Gaile" of the 78th Fighter Group during a visit to Duxford. Handwritten on reverse: '78 FG DX. Bob Hope and Frances Langford by LCol. Robert Eby's "Vee Gaile" HL-H'.

FRE 2747

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2747
  • Description: Comedian Bob Hope and singer Frances Langford stand beside a P-47 Thunderbolt (MX-H, serial number 41-6249) nicknamed "Vee Gaile" of the 78th Fighter...
Ground crew of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Abie's Irish Rose" , 1 September 1944. Official caption on image: "(GPR-[obscured]-SvG)(1 Sept 44)(Mechanic)." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Via. P. Dale.'

FRE 4464

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4464
  • Description: Ground crew of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Abie's Irish Rose" , 1 September 1944. Official caption on image: "(GPR-[obscured]...
Pilots of the 78th Fighter Group throw horse shoes in front of P-47 Thunderbolts 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:- Games at the airfield. Pilots playing Horseshoe Throwing. Their P-47 planes stand in

FRE 2748

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2748
  • Description: Pilots of the 78th Fighter Group throw horse shoes in front of P-47 Thunderbolts at Duxford, 13 August 1943. Passed for publication 13 Aug 1943...
Captain C P London of the 78th Fighter Group is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Air Marshall Leigh Mallory, 15 October 1943 Passed as censored 21 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO-HQ-43. 7439. Neuman - 15 Oct 1943. Capt. C.P. London, First American Ace in the ETO, received the Distinguished Service Cross from Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory. Capt. London is officially credited with shooting down five planes on 50 missions. He has previously been presented the Air Medal and three Leaf Cluste

FRE 2749

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2749
  • Description: Captain C P London of the 78th Fighter Group is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Air Marshall Leigh Mallory, 15 October 1943 Passed as...
Personnel of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Bier Master."

FRE 4470

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4470
  • Description: Personnel of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Bier Master."
Lieutenant-Colonel James J. Stone Jr. of the 78th Fighter Group is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Air Marshall Leigh Mallory, 15 October 1943 Passed as censored 21 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO-HQ-43. 7438. Neuman - 16 Oct 1943. Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory is shown pinning the D.F.C. on Lt. Col. James J. Stone, Jr., Staten Island, N.Y. As a combat leader of a fighter group, Lt. Col. Stone, Jr., displayed unusual qualities of leadership, skill and courage. The New York officer was a

FRE 2750

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2750
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel James J. Stone Jr. of the 78th Fighter Group is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Air Marshall Leigh Mallory, 15 October...
A bomber crew of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "We Can't Miss Victory". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Via P. Dale.'

FRE 4469

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4469
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "We Can't Miss Victory". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Via P. Dale.'