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RAF ground personnel service the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt in Batavia, 1945. Printed caption on reverse: 'BRITISH OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH (AIR MINISTRY) CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. RAF IN BATAVIA. RAF ground crews at Kemajoran airfield in Batavia service Thunderbolt aircraft in readiness for operations against the Indonesians in Sourabaya. CF 843. Left to right- Sergeant A Dennison of 12, Parkmount Garden, Thore Road, Belfast; Leading Aircraftman T Heron of Monkstown, Co. Antrim; Leading Aircraftman W. McCle

FRE 9180

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9180
  • Description: RAF ground personnel service the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt in Batavia, 1945. Printed caption on reverse: 'BRITISH OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH (AIR MINISTRY...
Inside a B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38112) of the 490th Bomb Group after suffering fire damage at Eye airfield on the 15th of November 1944. Official caption on image: "ISAD - 15 Nov 44 - (3063) (W.P.U. Fire Damage, B-17G, 43-38112, Eye) R.Z."

FRE 8574

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 8574
  • Description: Inside a B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38112) of the 490th Bomb Group after suffering fire damage at Eye airfield on the 15th of November...
The instrument panel inside the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47B cockpit.'

FRE 9179

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9179
  • Description: The instrument panel inside the cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47B cockpit.'
Two B-26 Marauders, (RJ-O, serial number 41-34857) nicknamed "Jill Flitter" and (RJ-T, serial number 41-35242 ) nicknamed "Paper Dolly" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Jill Flitter" 41-34857 RJ-O. "Paper Dolly" RJ-T.'

FRE 1209

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1209
  • Description: Two B-26 Marauders, (RJ-O, serial number 41-34857) nicknamed "Jill Flitter" and (RJ-T, serial number 41-35242 ) nicknamed "Paper Dolly" of the 323rd...
Personnel of the 25th Bomb Group sit atop a B-17 Flying Fortress. Veteran's handwritten caption on reverse: 'This is my original crew- left to right Mark Nixon (Navigator) status unknown, Sam Odensky (Radio Operator Gunner), Warren Forgie (Pilot), Earnest York (Co-Pilot), Donald Yennie (Engineer Top Turret Gunner) staus unknown, Robert Poe (armour ball turret gunner), Edward Corner (Engineer Tail Gunner). Radio Operator Fired Waist Guns- I correspond with Warren Forgie, Robert Poe, York's Wife and Corners

FRE 596

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 596
  • Description: Personnel of the 25th Bomb Group sit atop a B-17 Flying Fortress. Veteran's handwritten caption on reverse: 'This is my original crew- left to right...
Personnel of the 25th Bomb Group with a Mosquito (Serial Number NS512) and B-24 Liberator (?-19, serial number 42-5041) at Watton. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'NS512 White J on PRU Blue circle. Red tail.'

FRE 598

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 598
  • Description: Personnel of the 25th Bomb Group with a Mosquito (Serial Number NS512) and B-24 Liberator (?-19, serial number 42-5041) at Watton. Handwritten caption...
Ground crew of the 25th Bomb Group perform maintenance on a Mosquito belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Leon W. Gray at Watton. Image stamped on reverse: 'Flight International Copyright' 'Neg. No. W117/7' First handwritten caption on reverse: 'Black Spinner.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft of Lt Col Leon W Gray C.O. 25th Group.'

FRE 599

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 599
  • Description: Ground crew of the 25th Bomb Group perform maintenance on a Mosquito belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Leon W. Gray at Watton. Image stamped on reverse...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38536) of the 652nd Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group lands at Watton. Handwritten caption on reverse: '652 BS 25 BG Watton.'

FRE 600

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 600
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38536) of the 652nd Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group lands at Watton. Handwritten caption on reverse: '652 BS...
A Mosquito of the 25th Bomb Group lands at Watton. Image stamped on reverse: 'Flight International Copyright' 'Neg. No. W117/10' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'PRU Blue Spinners.'

FRE 601

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 601
  • Description: A Mosquito of the 25th Bomb Group lands at Watton. Image stamped on reverse: 'Flight International Copyright' 'Neg. No. W117/10' Handwritten caption...
A Mosquito (serial number NS538) of the 25th Bomb Group. First handwritten caption on reverse: '"F" Spinners and A/C O'An PRU Blue.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'PR XV.I' Third handwritten caption on reverse: 'NS 538.'

FRE 602

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 602
  • Description: A Mosquito (serial number NS538) of the 25th Bomb Group. First handwritten caption on reverse: '"F" Spinners and A/C O'An PRU Blue.' Second...
A Mosquito P.R. Mk. XVI of the 654th Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group flies over the countryside. The 654th Bomb Squadron was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Leon W. Gray. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'PRU Blue O/A.' Second handwritten caption : '654th Sqdn. 25th B.S. C.O. Leon W. Gray 325th P.R. Wing 8th A.F. Elliot Roosevelt. Watton.' Third handwritten caption: 'PR XVI.' Fourth handwritten caption: '(USAAF F-8)'

FRE 603

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 603
  • Description: A Mosquito P.R. Mk. XVI of the 654th Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group flies over the countryside. The 654th Bomb Squadron was commanded by Lieutenant...
A Pilot of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group looks out the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8327) nicknamed "Goom-Bah!!" Image via Malcolm Corum Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-176 - B/N 85-BO 'R', S/N 4338327 391st Sq 34th BG, Mendlesham, STA - 156, Lt. Joseph Schaws Crew 101.'

FRE 630

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 630
  • Description: A Pilot of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group looks out the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8327) nicknamed "Goom-Bah!!"...
A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group is seen flying above the clouds from the tail gun position of another B-24.

FRE 629

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 629
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group is seen flying above the clouds from the tail gun position of another B-24.
A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group flies above the clouds.

FRE 628

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 628
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group flies above the clouds.
A B-17 Flying Fortress ('R') of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group. Image via Malcom Corum. Handwritten caption on reverse: ''R' 391st Sq 34th BG.'

FRE 627

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 627
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress ('R') of the 391st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group. Image via Malcom Corum. Handwritten caption on reverse: ''R' 391st Sq 34th...
An airborne B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group.

FRE 626

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 626
  • Description: An airborne B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group.
A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group. The Group markings on the starboard (right) wing have been censored.

FRE 625

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 625
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator of the 34th Bomb Group. The Group markings on the starboard (right) wing have been censored.
A B-24 Liberator ('T', serial number 42-94787) nicknamed "Set 'Em Up" of the 34th Bomb Group.

FRE 624

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 624
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator ('T', serial number 42-94787) nicknamed "Set 'Em Up" of the 34th Bomb Group.
Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group inspect flak damage on a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7535) nicknamed "Peep Sight". Image via Colonel William R Cameron. Handwritten caption on reverse: '275375, U+ Peep Sight.'

FRE 633

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 633
  • Description: Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group inspect flak damage on a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7535) nicknamed "Peep Sight". Image via Colonel William R...
Captain Richard A "Bud" Peterson, a P-51 Mustang pilot of the 357th Fighter Group, explains fighter tactics to a B-17 Flying Fortress crew, led by Second Lieutenant Seymour W. Isaacs, of the 34th Bomb Group at Mendelsham. In the front row from left to right: Second Lieutenant Seymour W. Isaacs; Captain Richard A. "Bud" Peterson; Sergeant William W. Muntger, from 4C20 Hartel St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Second Lieutenant Robert M. Platz, from Glensdale, Pennslyvania 5 and 2d; Lieutenant Kenneth C. Hood

FRE 631

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 631
  • Description: Captain Richard A "Bud" Peterson, a P-51 Mustang pilot of the 357th Fighter Group, explains fighter tactics to a B-17 Flying Fortress crew, led by...