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A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group works on a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "General Sherman".

FRE 8157

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8157
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group works on a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "General Sherman".
The River Thames, from Eton. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'The Thames from Eton, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'

FRE 6981

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6981
  • Description: The River Thames, from Eton. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'The Thames...
A B-26 Marauder (KS-G, serial number 42-107668) of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8158

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8158
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (KS-G, serial number 42-107668) of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.
A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "El Capitan" of the 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8155

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8155
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder nicknamed "El Capitan" of the 387th Bomb Group.
A B-26 Marauders, nicknamed "Loveable Rogue" and (serial number 41-31659) of the 387th Bomb Group taxying at Chipping Ongar.

FRE 8156

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8156
  • Description: A B-26 Marauders, nicknamed "Loveable Rogue" and (serial number 41-31659) of the 387th Bomb Group taxying at Chipping Ongar.
US Airmen wait to board a C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigue'd", which will take them for seven days rest and relaxation in the French Riviera. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'Gen Brereton's C-47 "Fatigue'd" , waiting to load, taken on 7 day furlough to the Riviera for R&R.'

FRE 6985

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6985
  • Description: US Airmen wait to board a C-47 Skytrain nicknamed "Fatigue'd", which will take them for seven days rest and relaxation in the French Riviera. Image by...
Corporal Morris Ware in Virton, Belgium. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'Cpl Morris Ware views mill stream, mill & ancient buildings in Virton, Belgium, taken whilst stationed at Virton, Belgium 2/1/45-9/1/45.'

FRE 6984

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6984
  • Description: Corporal Morris Ware in Virton, Belgium. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption:...
A B-26 Marauder (KS-N, serial number 42-107809) of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.

FRE 8159

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8159
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (KS-N, serial number 42-107809) of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group.
Private First Class Charles Parks and William "Bill" Polley swap hats with an Etonian schoolboy. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'Hat exchange a "NoNo"- Charles Parks & Bill Polley, Yanks. taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'

FRE 6983

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6983
  • Description: Private First Class Charles Parks and William "Bill" Polley swap hats with an Etonian schoolboy. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation...
A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96199) of the 387th Bomb Group, flown by First Lieutenant Robert Nathan Smith and his crew, they were shot down over Chartres, 26 May 1944.

FRE 8160

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8160
  • Description: A B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-96199) of the 387th Bomb Group, flown by First Lieutenant Robert Nathan Smith and his crew, they were shot down over...
An Etonian on the banks of the River Thames, with Winsdor Castle in the background. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic Battalion, 8th Air Force. Associated caption: 'A student views the river and Windsor Castle, taken while stationed at "Pinetree", 8th AF Headquarters High Wycombe. 4/30/44-1/15/45.'

FRE 6982

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 6982
  • Description: An Etonian on the banks of the River Thames, with Winsdor Castle in the background. Image by William Polley, 942nd Engineer Aviation Topographic...
A B-17 Flying Fortress.

FRE 8956

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8956
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress.
A crewman stands by the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress.

FRE 8955

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8955
  • Description: A crewman stands by the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress.
An early B-17 Flying Fortress (48 4IR).

FRE 8958

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8958
  • Description: An early B-17 Flying Fortress (48 4IR).
An early B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-3092) in camouflage markings.

FRE 8957

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8957
  • Description: An early B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-3092) in camouflage markings.
A B-17 Flying Fortress at Tours in 1944. Image via P Gandillet. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17 G Tours? 1944.'

FRE 8960

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8960
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress at Tours in 1944. Image via P Gandillet. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17 G Tours? 1944.'
A B-17 Flying Fortress.

FRE 8959

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8959
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress.
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-6787) nicknamed "Cannon Ball". Handwritten caption on reverse: ' B-17 G-65-DL, 44-6787, Gen Cannon's.'

FRE 8952

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8952
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-6787) nicknamed "Cannon Ball". Handwritten caption on reverse: ' B-17 G-65-DL, 44-6787, Gen Cannon's.'
Ground personnel of the 308th Bomb Wing, 5th Air Force, shelter under the wings of a B-17 Flying Fortress owned by General George Kenney. Printed caption on reverse: '60794 AC- General George Kenneys' Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" on Yotan Airstrip, Okinawa, Ryukgu Retto. This picture was made when the commanding General of the Far Eastern Air Forces visited the 308th Bomb Wing- 7 July 1945. US Air Force Photo.'

FRE 8951

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8951
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 308th Bomb Wing, 5th Air Force, shelter under the wings of a B-17 Flying Fortress owned by General George Kenney. Printed...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-59962) at Nicosia Airport, 1948. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Nicosia Airport, September/ October 1948, USAAF Atlantic Div.'

FRE 8954

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8954
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-59962) at Nicosia Airport, 1948. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Nicosia Airport, September/ October 1948...