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Personnel of the 56th Fighter Group meet a Major General.

FRE 2510

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2510
  • Description: Personnel of the 56th Fighter Group meet a Major General.
Captain Ralph W. Eastwood, Adjutant of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Captain Ralph W. Eastwood, Adjutant, 61st Ftr Squadron. This former executive to the Penngail Company in the V*H took up the paper work. (Definitive - their lack for 1st -kept - Col. John I. McCollins and [illegible] Lt.Col Francis F. Gabreski. This is the man who kept their sqdntask machine going and kept them out of hot water.'

FRE 2513

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2513
  • Description: Captain Ralph W. Eastwood, Adjutant of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Captain Ralph W. Eastwood...
Ground personnel inspect the wreck of a P-51 Mustang (B6-Q) nicknamed "Dam-Phy-No!" of the 357th Fighter Group.

FRE 3172

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3172
  • Description: Ground personnel inspect the wreck of a P-51 Mustang (B6-Q) nicknamed "Dam-Phy-No!" of the 357th Fighter Group.
Flight Surgeon, Captain Ed R. Schumacher of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. Ed R. Schumacher, 56th Gp. Flight Surgeon. Brought much acclaim to himself with his rescue and medical work no the occasion of a B-24 Liberator crashing near Halesworth. Several 56th personnel were killed and wounded.'

FRE 2512

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2512
  • Description: Flight Surgeon, Captain Ed R. Schumacher of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. Ed R. Schumacher, 56th Gp. Flight Surgeon...
The nose art of a P-51 Mustang (C5-V, serial number 44-13691) nicknamed "Passion Wagon" of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. On reverse: Photo By M. Olmsted [Stamp].

FRE 3171

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3171
  • Description: The nose art of a P-51 Mustang (C5-V, serial number 44-13691) nicknamed "Passion Wagon" of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. On reverse...
Captain C.E. Anderson of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group talks to his ground crew from the wing of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. C.E. Anderson (363rd Ftr. Sq.) describing his 9th victory to his crew.'

FRE 3174

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3174
  • Description: Captain C.E. Anderson of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group talks to his ground crew from the wing of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten...
Major Irwin H. Dregne of the 357th Fighter Group, 12 March 1944. Passed for publication 12 Mar 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Mustang Pilots "Kill" 59 In 30 Days. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Major Irwin H. Dregne, of Viroqua, Wis., recently promoted, is Group Operations officer but still flies Mustangs on sorties over Germany. He has damaged a Fw190. GLE 265901. 12-3-44-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

FRE 3173

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3173
  • Description: Major Irwin H. Dregne of the 357th Fighter Group, 12 March 1944. Passed for publication 12 Mar 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Mustang Pilots "Kill...
The burning wreck of a P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group.

FRE 3176

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3176
  • Description: The burning wreck of a P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group.
Airmen of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group on the wing of a P-51 Mustang. On reverse: Photo By M. Olmsted [Stamp].

FRE 3175

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3175
  • Description: Airmen of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group on the wing of a P-51 Mustang. On reverse: Photo By M. Olmsted [Stamp].
A-35 Vengeances in a fighter pen at Leiston, home of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Fighter Pen #12 center of photo. 4 A-35s - see wing shadow indicating tapered wings!' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].

FRE 3177

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3177
  • Description: A-35 Vengeances in a fighter pen at Leiston, home of the 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Fighter Pen #12 center of photo. 4 A...
A K-14A gunsight in the cockpit of a P-51D Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group, 20 March 1945. Official caption on image: "[illegible]...0 SG) (20 Mar 1945) (K-14A Factory Inst. P-51D-20)" On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].

FRE 3178

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3178
  • Description: A K-14A gunsight in the cockpit of a P-51D Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group, 20 March 1945. Official caption on image: "[illegible]...0 SG) (20 Mar...
Officers of the 56th Fighter Group in front of the Stars and Stripes. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Left to Right: Major Abdulla, Major Watson, Sqn/Ldr [Greker?], [Rof?] Zemke, Flt/Lt. Knott, Lt. Col. Brewer, Lt. Col. Caffrey.'

FRE 2504

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2504
  • Description: Officers of the 56th Fighter Group in front of the Stars and Stripes. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Left to Right: Major Abdulla, Major Watson, Sqn...
A K-14A gunsight, installed in the cockpit of a P-51D Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group, 20 March 1945. Official caption on image: "(GE-255-2-50 SG) (20 Mar 1945) (K-14A Factory Inst. P-51D-20)" On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp]. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'K-14 gunsight, 357th FG. modification as done by 469 Serv. Sqdn.'

FRE 3179

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3179
  • Description: A K-14A gunsight, installed in the cockpit of a P-51D Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group, 20 March 1945. Official caption on image: "(GE-255-2-50 SG)...
Major Gerald Johnson, of the 56th Fighter Group, climbs into the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Maj. Gerald Johnson. MIA - France.'

FRE 2505

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2505
  • Description: Major Gerald Johnson, of the 56th Fighter Group, climbs into the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Maj. Gerald Johnson...
Captain Bealand and Sergeant Raffen of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang, 11 February 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Cpt. Beal, Sgt. Raffen. 11/2/44.'

FRE 3180

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 3180
  • Description: Captain Beal and Sergeant Raffen of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group with a P-51 Mustang, 11 February 1944. Handwritten caption on...
Eugene O'Neill a pilot of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Gene" O'Neill.'

FRE 2506

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2506
  • Description: Eugene O'Neill a pilot of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '"Gene" O'Neill.'
The cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group.

FRE 2507

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2507
  • Description: The cockpit of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 56th Fighter Group.
Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group enjoys a drink with a Women's Auxiliary Service Pilot. Handwritten caption on reverse: '23 18g.'

FRE 2508

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2508
  • Description: Lieutenant Colonel David C Schilling of the 56th Fighter Group enjoys a drink with a Women's Auxiliary Service Pilot. Handwritten caption on reverse:...
Ralph Johnson a pilot of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Johnson has signed the image: "Keep your nose clean. Ralph Johnson." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ralph Johnson.' On reverse: Official Photograph Army Air Forces [Stamp].

FRE 2502

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2502
  • Description: Ralph Johnson a pilot of the 56th Fighter Group with his P-47 Thunderbolt. Johnson has signed the image: "Keep your nose clean. Ralph Johnson."...
A P-47 Thunderbolt (41-6196) of the 56th Fighter Group prepares for take off.

FRE 2501

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2501
  • Description: A P-47 Thunderbolt (41-6196) of the 56th Fighter Group prepares for take off.