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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.'
An airman of the 78th Fighter Group is awarded a medal by a senior officer. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Woodbury + Roberts.'

FRE 2751

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2751
  • Description: An airman of the 78th Fighter Group is awarded a medal by a senior officer. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Woodbury + Roberts.'
A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Impatient Virgin" of the 322nd Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Impatient Virgin, SS-, 322BG.'

FRE 4468

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4468
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Impatient Virgin" of the 322nd Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Impatient Virgin, SS-...
Bill Davis, of the 78th Fighter Group is awarded a medal. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bill Davis.'

FRE 2753

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2753
  • Description: Hubert 'Bill' Davis, of the 78th Fighter Group is awarded a medal. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bill Davis.'
Lieutenant Quince Brown of the 78th Fighter Group, is awarded a medal by a senior officer. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Quince Brown with Baker??'

FRE 2752

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2752
  • Description: Lieutenant Quince Brown of the 78th Fighter Group, is awarded a medal by a senior officer. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Quince Brown with Baker??'
A B-26 Marauder (ER-H, serial number 41-31888) nicknamed "War Eagle" of the 450th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group after crash landing at Andrews Field, 10 May 1944. Official caption on image: "(GAD-130-1-47SvG)(10-May-44)(A/C 31888 - 450 BS. Crash Landing - Due To Battle Damage)." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Via P. Dale.'

FRE 4462

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4462
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (ER-H, serial number 41-31888) nicknamed "War Eagle" of the 450th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group after crash landing at Andrews Field...
Airman of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Rainbow Corner." Handwritten caption on reverse: '322BG. Prob. 131815.'

FRE 4463

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4463
  • Description: Airman of the 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Rainbow Corner." Handwritten caption on reverse: '322BG. Prob. 131815.'
Personnel of the 450th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder (ER-H, serial number 43-1888) nicknamed "War Eagle".

FRE 4461

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4461
  • Description: Personnel of the 450th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder (ER-H, serial number 41-31888) nicknamed "War Eagle".
Lieutenant Bostwick talks to Staff Sergeant Yourick of the 56th Fighter Group from the cockpit of his P-47 Thunferbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: '56th FG. Lt. Boswick, 5 vics.'

FRE 2735

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2735
  • Description: Lieutenant Bostwick talks to Staff Sergeant Yourick of the 56th Fighter Group from the cockpit of his P-47 Thunferbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31819) nicknamed "Mild and Bitter" of the 322nd Bomb Group, which has been signed by personnel. Handwritten caption on reverse: '322BG.'

FRE 4476

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4476
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31819) nicknamed "Mild and Bitter" of the 322nd Bomb Group, which has been signed by personnel...
Captain T.S. Parsons and Staff Sergeant Conner of the 56th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt.

FRE 2736

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2736
  • Description: Captain T.S. Parsons and Staff Sergeant Conner of the 56th Fighter Group with a P-47 Thunderbolt.
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-18054) nicknamed "Jezabelle" of the 322nd Bomb Group.

FRE 4475

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4475
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-18054) nicknamed "Jezabelle" of the 322nd Bomb Group.
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31819) nicknamed "Mild and Bitter" of the 322nd Bomb Group, signed by personnel. Handwritten caption on reverse: '322BG.'

FRE 4478

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4478
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31819) nicknamed "Mild and Bitter" of the 322nd Bomb Group, signed by personnel. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
R.S. Johnson a pilot of the 56th Fighter Group climbs out of the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. caption on image: "R.S. Johnson, 56FG. Lester Pix, 9/14/77."

FRE 2734

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2734
  • Description: R.S. Johnson a pilot of the 56th Fighter Group climbs out of the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. caption on image: "R.S. Johnson, 56FG. Lester Pix, 9...