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Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group load bombs into a B-26 Marauder (RJ-F, serial number 41-34715) nicknamed "Funny Bunny". Image stamped on reverse: 'Baltimore Sun.' [stamp] and 'Reviewed and Passed 17 Oct 1943.' [stamp]. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Funny Bunny.'

FRE 1202

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1202
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group load bombs into a B-26 Marauder (RJ-F, serial number 41-34715) nicknamed "Funny Bunny". Image stamped on...
A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Baltimore Sun.' [stamp], 'Reviewed and Passed 17 Oct 1943.' [stamp].

FRE 1201

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1201
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Baltimore Sun.' [stamp], 'Reviewed and Passed 17 Oct 1943.'...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (WE-J, serial number 41-2467) of the 305th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'REHEARSING RAID ON ENEMY TERRITORY. Hours of gruelling practice in the frigid sub-stratosphere over England is carried out by US Air Crews in Flying Fortresses before they are seasons to raid enemy territory. Their practice targets are often innocent midlands towns, but at the briefing they are told it is "Berlin"- for the purpose. Spitfires weav

FRE 1142

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1142
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (WE-J, serial number 41-2467) of the 305th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp]. Printed caption...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: 'A25722 AC made just a few seconds before the plane was hit by Nazi flak, this photo shows the Fortress "Lady Liberty," flying in formation over occupied Europe. The faces of the bomabrdier and navigator are plainly visible. A waist gunner can also be seen at his post. U.S Air Force Photo.'

FRE 1141

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1141
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (XK-L, serial number 43-38085) nicknamed "Towering Titan" of the 305th Bomb Group drops her bombs over the target. Image via J Collins. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Towering Titan.'

FRE 1138

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1138
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (XK-L, serial number 43-38085) nicknamed "Towering Titan" of the 305th Bomb Group drops her bombs over the target. This photo...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. B-17F (KY-G, serial number 41-24592) nicknamed "Madame Betterfly" is visible in the foreground. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publciation 26 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '280694.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.

FRE 1137

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1137
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. B-17F (KY-G, serial number 41-24592) nicknamed "Madame Betterfly" is...
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29803) nicknamed “Flat Foot Floogie” of the 305th Bomb Group.

FRE 1140

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1140
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29803) nicknamed “Flat Foot Floogie” of the 305th Bomb Group.
Second Lieutenant Robert L. Mays and Captain William N. Frost, both of the 303rd Bomb Group, play a game in the officers club. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238752.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '35A and 35A. Playing shove ha'penny in the officers club at the British airfield where they are stationed are (standing) 2nd Lt. Robert L. Mays (2nd Pilot) AND (stooping) Captain William N. Fleet (pilot).

FRE 1039

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1039
  • Description: Second Lieutenant Robert L. Mays and Captain William N. Frost, both of the 303rd Bomb Group, play a game in the officers club. Image stamped on...
Technical Sergeant Milton Hamil, a radio operator and gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, writes a letter home. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943. [stamp] and ‘257528.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"They can't stop us; we'll be home soon," is the cheerful message written to his mother at 79, Commercial St., Lynn, Mass., by T/Sgt. ( Radio operator and Gunner) Milton Hamill. Although only 19 and a student at Lynn Classic

FRE 1043

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1043
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Milton Hamil, a radio operator and gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group, writes a letter home. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright...
Ground crew of the 361st Fighter Group work on the engine of a P-51 Mustang.

FRE 3348

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3348
  • Description: Ground crew of the 361st Fighter Group work on the engine of a P-51 Mustang.
Ground crew of the 361st Fighter Group work on the engine of a P-51 Mustang.

FRE 3347

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3347
  • Description: Ground crew of the 361st Fighter Group work on the engine of a P-51 Mustang.
Captain Jack M. Ilfrey, one of the COs of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, at Kings Cliffe air base. He stands with other crew members beside P-38J Lightning (MC-O, serial number 43-28431), called "Happy Jack's Go Buggy".

FRE 1439

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1439
  • Description: Captain Jack M. Ilfrey, one of the COs of the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, at Kings Cliffe air base. He stands with other crew members...
P-51 Mustang (LC-A, serial number 44-14822) of the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, in flight, 1944-1945.

FRE 1440

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1440
  • Description: P-51 Mustang (LC-A, serial number 44-14822) of the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, in flight, 1944-1945.
Personnel of the 34th Bomb Group queue alongside a B-17 (serial number 43-38216) nicknamed "Tempest Turner" that was named after the Hollywood actress Lana Turner, for the world premiere of her latest film: 'Marriage is a Private Affair', held at Mendelsham. Image stamped with SHAEF press censor and London News Agency copyright. Handwritten caption on reverse: '16/10/44.' '303 EXTRA.' '34 BG.' ' 4596.'

FRE 604

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 604
  • Description: Personnel of the 493rd Bomb Group queue alongside a B-17 (serial number 43-38216) nicknamed "Tempest Turner" that was named after the Hollywood...
An airman of the 34th Bomb Group, stands with a B-17 Flying Fortress at Mendelsham. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Oct 1944 'R' M[illegible].' Appears to be the name of the aircraft or airman depicted. Stamped on reverse: 'Malcolm Corum'. A Bombardier from the 34th Bomb Group.

FRE 608

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 608
  • Description: An airman of the 34th Bomb Group, stands with a B-17 Flying Fortress at Mendelsham. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Oct 1944 'R' M[illegible].'...
Ground personnel work on the battle damaged engines of a B-24H Liberator (serial number 41-29567) nicknamed "Bambi" of the 34th Bomb Group at Leiston, 19 July 1944. Official caption printed on image: 'I SAD 19 JULY 44 (1958)(WPU, BATTLE DAMAGE, B24 H 4129567, LEISTON) FA.' Handwritten caption on reverse: '93rd Bomb Grp 20th Combat Wing 2nd Div.' Caption refers to the 'B' painted on the aircraft's tail, which is this aircraft's radio call letter. Circle B was the tactical marking of the 93rd Bomb Group.

FRE 606

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 606
  • Description: Ground personnel work on the battle damaged engines of a B-24H Liberator (serial number 41-29567) nicknamed "Bambi" of the 34th Bomb Group at Leiston...
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 303rd Bomb Group flies over a smoking marshalling yard at Darmstadt. Printed caption on reverse: '55458 AC- One of the 1250 heavy bombers sent over to Germany Dec. 12/44 by the US 8th Air Force, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress soars over the heavily bombed Darmstadt marshalling yard during a US 8th Air Force attack on Nazi traffic centres suppliying the western front. Please credit: "Official US Air Force Photo".'

FRE 1218

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1218
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 303rd Bomb Group flies over a smoking marshalling yard at Darmstadt. Printed caption on reverse: '55458 AC- One of the...
Nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-28851) nicknamed "The Near Sighted Robin" of the 34th Bomb Group.

FRE 605

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 605
  • Description: Nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-28851) nicknamed "The Near Sighted Robin" of the 34th Bomb Group.
A B-24H Liberator (serial number 42-94824) nicknamed "Umbriago" of the 34th Bomb Group at Dunsfold following an engine failure, 3 July 1944. Official caption printed on image: 'I SAD 3 JULY 44 (WPU ENGINE FAILURE, B24 H 42-94824 DUNSFOLD) FA.' First handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24H-20-F0, S/N 42-94824, Umbriago.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '34 BG 8th Air Force.'

FRE 611

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 611
  • Description: A B-24H Liberator (serial number 42-94824) nicknamed "Umbriago" of the 34th Bomb Group at Dunsfold following an engine failure, 3 July 1944. Official...
A battle damaged B-24J Liberator (serial number 44-40468) nicknamed "Mean Kid" of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24J-165-CO S/N 44-40468.'

FRE 609

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 609
  • Description: A battle damaged B-24J Liberator (serial number 44-40468) nicknamed "Mean Kid" of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24J-165-CO S...