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The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Little Audrey" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7902
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Little Audrey" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389.'
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76059) of the 58th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force in New Guinea, 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-16-RE, 310 HFS/ 58 FG, New Guinea 1944.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9169
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-76059) of the 58th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force in New Guinea, 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-16-RE...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26573) of the 324th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-25-RE.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '388th FS, 365th FG, 9th Air Force.' Third handwritten caption on reverse: '12th AF P-47 Cerignola Italy, 15th AF.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9168
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-26573) of the 347th "Screaming Red Ass" Fighter Squadron, 350th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. First handwritten...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-33044) of the 86th Fighter Group at Neubiberg. Image via A Pearcy. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47, Serial: 433044/NC-8, 86 FG, Northholt.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9170
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-33044) of the 86th Fighter Group at Neubiberg. Image via A Pearcy. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47, Serial...
A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Shell Pusher" of the 507th Fighter Group, 20th Air Force.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9165
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Shell Pusher" of the 507th Fighter Group, 20th Air Force.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-89430) of the Delaware National Guard.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9164
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 44-89430) of the Delaware National Guard.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25315) of the 79th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9167
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25315) of the 79th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. Baugher: P-47D-20-RE Thunderbolt 42-25315 86th FS, 79th FG...
A test pilot prepares for a flight in a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25032) from the Curtiss factory in Buffalo. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47G-5-CU.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9166
  • Description: A test pilot prepares for a flight in a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-25032) from the Curtiss factory in Buffalo. Handwritten caption on reverse...
Squadron insignia painted onto a P-47 Thunderbolt piloted by Major CW Byrne.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9161
  • Description: 463rd Fighter Squadron insignia painted onto a P-47N Thunderbolt piloted by Major CW Byrne.
Squadron insignia painted onto a P-47 Thunderbolt piloted by Major CW Byrne.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9162
  • Description: Squadron insignia painted onto a P-47 Thunderbolt piloted by Major CW Byrne.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Miss America" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389, Roger.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7910
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Miss America" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389, Roger.'
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Angel Ann" of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7909
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Angel Ann" of the 389th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Wolf Patrol" of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7908
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Wolf Patrol" of the 389th Bomb Group.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Poker Flat" of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7907
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Poker Flat" of the 389th Bomb Group.
A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 373rd Fighter Group takes off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Charles E Brown.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 7 Sept 1944.' [stamp] and '356677.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'P-47 Thunderbolt just taking off.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '373 FG.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9584
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt of the 373rd Fighter Group takes off. Image stamped on reverse: 'Charles E Brown.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 7 Sept 1944.'...
P-47 Thunderbolts of the 48th Fighter Group line up for take off in Normandy. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 19 Jun 1944.' [stamp] an d'330049.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'P-47S GO INTO ACTION IN NORMANDY. Associated Press Photo shows: From one of the newest airstrips built in France to accomodate the heavy American Thunderbolts. P-47s Fighter Bombser refuelled and re-armed taxi to the starting line in clouds of dust for another trip in their
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9585
  • Description: P-47 Thunderbolts of the 48th Fighter Group line up for take off in Normandy. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Ole Buckshot" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389th Air Force.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7911
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Ole Buckshot" of the 389th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389th Air Force.'
An XP-47H, a prototype variant of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-23297). Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic Aviation Division.' Printed caption on reverse: 'XP-47H- The Republic Xp-47H was specifically constructed as a flying laboratory for testing a new HP 2,500 hp Chrysler Motors liquid cooled inline engine. Only two of these "Thunderbolts" were built, having been converted from two P-47D-15's with major modification to enable them to house the new Chrysler engine.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9582
  • Description: An XP-47H, a prototype variant of a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-23297). Image stamped on reverse: 'Republic Aviation Division.' Printed caption...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Miss Barbara" of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 7912
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Miss Barbara" of the 389th Bomb Group.
A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-29002) nicknamed "Ponnie" of the 57th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-28-RA, 42-29002'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9583
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-29002) nicknamed "Ponnie" of the 57th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47D-28-RA...