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A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group sits atop a bomb by a B-26 Marauder.

FRE 1315

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1315
  • Description: A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group sits atop a bomb by a B-26 Marauder.
Civillians and personnel of the 387th Bomb Group gather around B-26 Marauders.

FRE 1314

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1314
  • Description: Civillians and personnel of the 387th Bomb Group gather around B-26 Marauders.
Two ground crewmen of the 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Lil' Annie".

FRE 1317

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1317
  • Description: Two ground crewmen of the 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Lil' Annie".
Personnel of the 387th Bomb Group sit together before the start of a mission. Image via Robert C. Allen. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Waiting to Start Engines", Sherman on the left'

FRE 1316

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1316
  • Description: Personnel of the 387th Bomb Group sit together before the start of a mission. Image via Robert C. Allen. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Waiting to...
A bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder.

FRE 1319

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1319
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 387th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder.
Ground personnel of the 387th Bomb Group prepare to fit an engine to a B-26 Marauder.

FRE 1318

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1318
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 387th Bomb Group prepare to fit an engine to a B-26 Marauder.
Captain Sherman (wearing sunglasses) of the 387th Bomb Group stands with his crew, including Lieutenant Keefe (furthest right) and B-26 Marauder nicknamed "General Sherman". Image via Henry Mitigner. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. Sherman (dark glasses), Lt. Martin Keefe (last on right).'

FRE 1321

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1321
  • Description: Captain Sherman (wearing sunglasses) of the 387th Bomb Group stands with his crew, including Lieutenant Keefe (furthest right) and B-26 Marauder...
An airman of the 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Ole Smokey".

FRE 1320

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1320
  • Description: An airman of the 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Ole Smokey".
Ground personnel of the 306th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War". Image stamped on reverse: Passed for publication 6 Nov 1942.' [stamp] and '231639.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"MAN O' WAR" OF THE FLYING FORTRESSES. "Man-o-War" - the famous American racehorse, has provided the crew of a B-17 - one of the Flying Fortresses now used by the United States Of America Air Force stationed in the country - with an inspiration for

FRE 1153

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1153
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 306th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War". Image stamped...
A radio operator of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published.' [stamp], '246555.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was attached to the reverse of the image, however this has been removed.

FRE 1152

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1152
  • Description: A radio operator of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be...
Staff Sergeant Charles D. Hill, a waist gunner of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via BL Davies. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943.' [stamp] and '246557.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN AIRMEN WHO MADE FIRST DAYLIGHT RAID ON GERMANY. Associated Press Photos shows: Staff Sgt. Charles D. Hill of Baltimore, Maryland, The waist Gunner of the First Fortress to bomb Wilhelmshaven. TET 254771/2. 1243

FRE 1146

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1146
  • Description: Staff Sergeant Charles D. Hill, a waist gunner of the 306th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via BL Davies. Image stamped...
Ground personnel attend the wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group that has crashed into a wood. Handwritten on reverse: '25/4/25.'

FRE 1147

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1147
  • Description: Ground personnel attend the wreckage of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group that has crashed into a wood. Handwritten on reverse: '25/4/25...
A bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War". Image stamped on reverse: 'London News Agency.' [stamp], ' Passed for Publication 5 Nov 1942.' [stamp] amd '230950.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'A FLYING WINNER Members of the crew of a U.S.A Flying Fortress (whose pilot comes form Kentucky) have hit upon the idea of naming their ship "Man O" War" after this famous American racehorse.'

FRE 1144

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1144
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War". Image stamped on reverse:...
Lieutenant Alvah G. Gilleland and two colleagues of the 355th Fighter Group stand in front of the P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Georgia Peach" at Steeple Morden. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt. Alvah Gillland [sic], 355th FG.'

FRE 447

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 447
  • Description: Lieutenant Alvah G. Gilleland and two colleagues of the 355th Fighter Group stand in front of the P-51 Mustang nicknamed "Georgia Peach" at Steeple...
Staff Sergeant C.R. Wilkinson of the 355th Fighter Group sits in the cockpit of the P-47 Thunderbolt flown by Lieutenant J. Beckman. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft Serial No: 43-6945, Wilkinson in C/P in Beckman's A/C.'

FRE 445

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 445
  • Description: Lieutenant Jack M Beckman of the 355th Fighter Group sits in the cockpit of P-51B 43-6945. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft Serial No: 43...
Lieutenant-Colonel Frank L. Elliott of the 355th Fighter Group checks the board for tomorrow's orders. Image stamped: 'passed for publication by SHAEF 11 April 1945, Photo Number: 405482.' Printed caption on reverse: 'USSTAF Foto Eugene L Kammerman # 14. Looking at teletyped order from headquaters to see what the next day's work will be is Lt. Col. Frank L. Elliott'

FRE 444

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 444
  • Description: Lieutenant-Colonel Frank L. Elliott of the 355th Fighter Group checks the board for tomorrow's orders. Image stamped: 'passed for publication by SHAEF...
Lieutenant Scott, the pilot of this P-47 Thunderbolt, and his ground personnel of the 355th Fighter group inspect the ammunition loaded into the wing. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Scott & ?'

FRE 451

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 451
  • Description: Lieutenant Scott, the pilot of this P-47 Thunderbolt, and his ground personnel of the 355th Fighter group inspect the ammunition loaded into the wing...
Two pilots of the 355th Fighter Group talk next to a P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'passed for publication 11 April 1945' and Photo Number 405478 Printed caption on reverse is damaged- remains reads: 'USSTAF Foto by SGT. ... Talking over [illegible text]... (see No. 5)'

FRE 450

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 450
  • Description: Two pilots of the 355th Fighter Group talk next to a P-51 Mustang. Image stamped on reverse: 'passed for publication 11 April 1945' and Photo Number...
Colonel Barton M. Russell of the 20th Fighter Group at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: Picture shows:- Close-up of Col. B.M. Russell, Billings, Montana. U.S. Pool/SG/H. Keystone 52a-11.'

FRE 74

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 74
  • Description: Colonel Barton M. Russell of the 20th Fighter Group at Kings Cliffe air base, October 1943. Printed caption attached to print: Picture shows:- Close...
First Lieutenant Richard O. Loehnert and Crew Chief Technical Sergeant Thomas W. Dickerson sitting on their P-38J Lightning named "California Cutie". Both American personnel were part of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group.

FRE 95

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 95
  • Description: First Lieutenant Richard O. Loehnert and Crew Chief Technical Sergeant Thomas W. Dickerson sitting on their P-38J Lightning named "California Cutie"...