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B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of print: '25935 AC - Air Battle over Bremen, Germany. A,B,C,D,E&F. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3923

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3923
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of print: '25935 AC - Air Battle over Bremen, Germany. A,B,C,D,E&F. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

FRE 3924

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3924
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 95th Bomb Group are attacked by German fighter aircraft during a mission over Bremen. Printed caption on reverse of...
B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group bomb a German airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '446BG Liberator observing bomb damage to German airfield.'

FRE 1751

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1751
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group bomb a German airfield. Handwritten caption on reverse: '446BG Liberator observing bomb damage to German...
A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group enroute to Europe. Printed caption on reverse: '71049 AC- A formation of Consolidated B-24 "Liberators" of the 2nd Bomb Division, roars over Europe en route to the target area. 24 November 1944. US Air Force photo.'

FRE 1752

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1752
  • Description: A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group enroute to Europe. Printed caption on reverse: '71049 AC- A formation of Consolidated B-24...
A B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-30233) of the 95th Bomb Group in flight during a mission over Munster, B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-6414) nicknamed "Herky Jerky II" (circled) breaks formation due to damage. Printed caption on reverse of print: '26414 AC - Munster, Germany (Oct 10, 1943), disabled Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" in flight. U.S. Air Force Photo. 10-10-43.'

FRE 3919

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3919
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-30233) of the 95th Bomb Group in flight during a mission over Munster, B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number...
Comedian Bob Hope in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress, during a visit to the 94th Bomb Group.

FRE 3863

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3863
  • Description: Comedian Bob Hope in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress, during a visit to the 94th Bomb Group.
A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 94th Bomb Group fly above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'B-17s, 94th Bombardment Group, Rougham, Sfk., above the clouds. They belonged to the 4th Combat Wing.'

FRE 3865

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3865
  • Description: A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 94th Bomb Group fly above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'B-17s, 94th Bombardment Group...
An airman of the 94th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten on image: 'B-17G 94th BG, # 25801.'

FRE 3866

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3866
  • Description: An airman of the 94th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten on image: 'B-17G 94th BG, # 25801.'
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Consolidated Mess" of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '44BG'.

FRE 3464

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3464
  • Description: The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Consolidated Mess" of the 44th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: '44BG'. comsolidated mess 506th BS
A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group fly over an airbase.

FRE 3463

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3463
  • Description: A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group fly over an airbase.
A crashed and fire-damaged B-24 Liberator ( serial number 41-29161) of the 44th Bomb Group.

FRE 3466

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3466
  • Description: A crashed and fire-damaged B-24 Liberator ( serial number 41-29161) of the 44th Bomb Group.
A bomber crew of the 44th Bomb Group use a hoist to load bombs into their B-24 Liberator. Official caption on front: "(GO-68-7-44)(28-2-45)(Loading Bombs with C-3 Electric Hoist)." Handwritten on reverse: '44BG, 28/2/1945, USAAF credit.'

FRE 3465

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3465
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 44th Bomb Group use a hoist to load bombs into their B-24 Liberator. Official caption on front: "(GO-68-7-44)(28-2-45)(Loading...
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Lili Marlene" of the 44th Bomb Group.

FRE 3468

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3468
  • Description: She was named by the pilot Charles PERRETY. Serial 260 P SQUADRON CODE WQ-P
Three bomber crewmen of the 44th Bomb Group wearing A-2 Flying Jackets..

FRE 3467

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3467
  • Description: Three bomber crewmen of the 44th Bomb Group wearing A-2 Flying Jackets. This is not a 44th crew check out the guy in the middle, that's a B17.
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Sweat Box." of the 44th Bomb Group

FRE 3470

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3470
  • Description: Sweat box was a J-145-CO 44-40071 D+ later changed to P+ 66th BS. Ex 492nd BG.
Colonel Dent (right) welcome Colonel Napier of the 489th Bomb Group back to base after a mission in his B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94947) nicknamed "The Betty Jim". Image via J Archer. First handwritten caption on reverse: '489 BG CO Col Napier Welcomed back to base by Col Fred Dent. 4/8/44.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Napier (L) & Col Dent (R) 5/9/44. 489 BG.'

FRE 2076

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2076
  • Description: Colonel Dent (right) welcome Colonel Napier of the 489th Bomb Group back to base after a mission in his B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94947)...
Personnel of the 489th Bomb Group inside a Nissen hut. Image via William Duffy.

FRE 2075

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2075
  • Description: Personnel of the 489th Bomb Group inside a Nissen hut. Image via William Duffy. William T Plese is sat on the soft chair to the right of centre.
Colonel Napier of the 489th Bomb Group greets Captain Glenn Miller besides a B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: '489 BG CO Col Napier with Capt Glenn Miller.' Image via J Archer.

FRE 2074

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2074
  • Description: Colonel Napier of the 489th Bomb Group greets Captain Glenn Miller besides a B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: '489 BG CO Col Napier...
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94759) nicknamed "The Sharon D" of the 489th Bomb Group after sucessfully bombing the target. Handwritten caption on reverse: '11/9/44 Magdeburg.'

FRE 2080

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2080
  • Description: A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94759) nicknamed "The Sharon D" of the 489th Bomb Group after sucessfully bombing the target. Handwritten caption...
B-24 Liberators of the 489th Bomb Group form up for a mission. First handwritten caption on reverse: '29/5/44 Forming up over coast T4 nearest camera.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '489 BG Libs forming over Suffolk Coast 5/29/44.'

FRE 2079

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2079
  • Description: B-24 Liberators of the 489th Bomb Group form up for a mission. First handwritten caption on reverse: '29/5/44 Forming up over coast T4 nearest camera...