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A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31622) nicknamed "Litljo" of the 554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'From Gerard Soper Thorpe A668HP, "Litljo".'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7759
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31622) nicknamed "Litljo" of the 554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Horizontal Helen" of the 552nd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group, 1947. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Horizontal Helen, B-26 wreck Gt. Dunmow a/f 1947 grave yard.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7756
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Horizontal Helen" of the 552nd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group, 1947. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
London, photographed from a B-26 Marauder of the 386th Bomb Group, August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'West side of London from a 386th B.G. B-26, August 1944. Wm. H. Dammer, 16610 E 21 Place, Bellevue, WA 98008-5306.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7757
  • Description: London, photographed from a B-26 Marauder of the 386th Bomb Group, August 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'West side of London from a 386th B.G...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30369) nicknamed "Daisy June IV of the 385th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230369. R. Bowers.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7754
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30369) nicknamed "Daisy June IV" 339th Bomb Squadron /96 Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '230369...
The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Buzz-N-Bitch" of the 386th Bomb Group, 1947. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Buzz-n-Bitch, B-26 wreck Gt. Dunmow a/f 1947 grave yard.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7755
  • Description: The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Buzz-N-Bitch" of the 386th Bomb Group, 1947. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Buzz-n-Bitch, B-26 wreck Gt...
A battle damaged B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sack Time" of the 385th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '9320A. Associated Press Photo. Caution: Use Credit. From U.S. Army Air Force. From New York. Accident On Return From Schweinfurt. This U.S. Flying Fortress returned safely to Britain after the Oct. 14 attack on ball bearing plants at Schweinfurt, Germany, but cast off a propeller in landing and ripped a hole in its own fuselage. The photo is from an official newsreel. Associated Press Photo 74
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7752
  • Description: A battle damaged B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sack Time" of the 385th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '9320A. Associated Press Photo...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30336) of the 385th Bomb Group that has crash landed after overshooting the runway. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Overshot landing. R. Bowers.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7753
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30336 "Miss Nonalee II") of the 385th Bomb Group that has crash landed after overshooting the runway...
The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group that crashed near East Wretham, 13 November 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '388 a/c. Nr. East Wretham. 13/11/43.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7751
  • Description: The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group that crashed near East Wretham, 13 November 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '388 a/c...
A B-17 Flying Fortress in civil aviation servce with Trans World Airline Image stamped on reverse: 'Peter M Bowers.' Printed caption on reverse: 'First plane to carry the new "NL" National Limited License, is this converted Boeing B-17G transport used by TWA as a personnel and executive transport on it's international routes. The NL signifies a limited license, not as severe as the previous NX or NR , granted to aircraft unable to meet full requirments for the unlimited NC. Boeing B-17G, commercial covers
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8953
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress in civil aviation servce with Trans World Airline Image stamped on reverse: 'Peter M Bowers.' Printed caption on reverse:...
The Chruch in Barton Stacey, Hampshire. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: 'Barton Stacey Chruch, hants, 16/7/45.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6961
  • Description: The Chruch in Barton Stacey, Hampshire. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: 'Barton Stacey...
Bullington Church 16 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '17/7/45. Bullington Church.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6962
  • Description: Bullington Church 17 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '17/7/45. Bullington...
The Chruch in Barton Stacey, Hampshire. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: 'Barton Stacey Chruch, hants, 16/7/45.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6963
  • Description: The Chruch in Barton Stacey, Hampshire. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: 'Barton Stacey...
Technical Sergeant Hershel Phelps gives Techincal Sergeant Bill Barner a haircut at 8th Air Force Headquarters, High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: ' T/5 Herhsel Phelps trims T/5 Bill Barner, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6968
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Hershel Phelps gives Techincal Sergeant Bill Barner a haircut at 8th Air Force Headquarters, High Wycombe. Image by William Polley...
B-17 Flying Fortresses fly in formation over the 8th Air Force Headquarters at High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: ' B-17s opver Wycombe. Fuzzy-sorry, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6969
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses fly in formation over the 8th Air Force Headquarters at High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation...
Private First Class Charles Parks with some lumber, High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: ' PFC Charles parks views stacked lumber, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6970
  • Description: Private First Class Charles Parks with some lumber, High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air...
Winchester Cathedral, 18 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '18/7/45 Winchester Cathedral.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6964
  • Description: Winchester Cathedral, 18 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '18/7/45...
Winchester Cathedral, 18 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '18/7/45 Winchester Cathedral.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6965
  • Description: Winchester Cathedral, 18 July 1945. Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '18/7/45...
A large ship docked near Tower Bridge, London, 20 July 1945 Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide casing: '20/7/45 London Docks.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6966
  • Description: A large ship docked near Tower Bridge, London, 20 July 1945 Photographed by an airman of the 48th Fighter Group. Image via Harold. Written on slide...
Corporal "Doc" Essender writes a letter home, at "Pintetree", the 8th Air Force Headquarters in High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'Cpl "Doc" Essender writes home on one of the 3 sunny summer days, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6967
  • Description: Corporal "Doc" Essender writes a letter home, at "Pintetree", the 8th Air Force Headquarters in High Wycombe. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer...
Bombs, ready for loading into the bomb bay of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8173
  • Description: Bombs, ready for loading into the bomb bay of a B-26 Marauder of the 387th Bomb Group.